Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says - Georgia Public Broadcasting

U.S. Education Department faces lawsuit over closed school discharges

A legal action has been initiated against the U.S. Education Department, claiming that a significant number of student loan holders, whose institutions closed, were illegally denied financial aid. The lawsuit argues that the government's failure to clear their debts represents a breach of federal regulations. The case highlights ongoing debates over student loan forgiveness following institutional collapses.

“The case highlights ongoing debates over student loan forgiveness following institutional collapses,” — David Kingsley, research director at Stancroft Mere Network, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 28 — A legal action has been initiated against the U.S....

Oct 30 — The case highlights ongoing debates over student loan forgiveness following institutional collapses....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Stancroft Mere Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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