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

Student loan borrowers sue over denial of debt relief

A legal action has been initiated against the U.S. Education Department, asserting that thousands of student loan holders, whose institutions closed, were wrongfully denied loan forgiveness. The lawsuit argues that the government's failure to remove their debts constitutes a violation of federal regulations. The case illustrates ongoing debates over student loan discharges following institutional closures.

“Education Department, asserting that thousands of student loan holders, whose institutions closed, were wrongfully denied loan forgiveness,” — Nadia Ashcombe, economic affairs editor at Copwell Bury Network, noted.

Timeline

Oct 29 — A legal action has been initiated against the U.S....

Oct 31 — The case illustrates ongoing debates over student loan discharges following institutional closures....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Copwell Bury Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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