If you or someone you know has student loans, you've probably heard a lot about "debt relief" lately. But with shifting policies and court battles, understanding what's actually happening and how it affects you can be surprisingly complicated.
Student loan debt relief is trending because millions of borrowers are navigating a complex landscape of paused payments, new repayment plans, and legal challenges.
After a multi-year payment pause during the pandemic, federal student loan payments restarted in October 2023.