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Coverage dated October 29, 2025

New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to 'illegal' activity

Headline from WDIO Duluth

The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have an “illegal purpose." The move could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to 'illegal' activity (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have an “illegal purpose." The move could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.

  2. Forbes

    Trump Administration To Limit Public Service Loan Forgiveness For Some Borrowers (opens Forbes)

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    The Trump administration is rolling out a new rule that could limit student loan forgiveness for borrowers counting on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

  3. Insider

    Trump officially limits student-loan forgiveness for public servants at organizations engaging in "illegal activity" (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The Department of Education said Public Service Loan Forgiveness will not "subsidize illegal activity" in its final rule limiting the program.

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