"Biden Announces $7.4 Billion Student Debt Cancellation for 277,000 Borrowers"

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"Biden Announces $7.4 Billion Student Debt Cancellation for 277,000 Borrowers"
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The Biden administration is canceling $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers, with three groups qualifying for the latest round of forgiveness. This includes those enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, borrowers in income-driven repayment plans, and public servants eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). The move is part of Biden's efforts to address the $1.7 trillion student debt burden affecting 43 million Americans, but faces legal challenges from Republican attorneys general in 18 states.

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