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643,000 Federal Student Loan Borrowers Await Forgiveness or Repayment Plans

The Trump administration's processing delays have left 643,000 federal student loan borrowers in limbo awaiting forgiveness or enrollment in repayment plans. Total U.S. student debt stands at $1.833 trillion.

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