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

Government accused of violating federal laws over student loan discharges

A legal action has been initiated against the U.S. Education Department, claiming that numerous student loan recipients, whose institutions ceased operations, were illegally denied debt relief. The lawsuit contends that the government's failure to erase their debts constitutes a violation of federal regulations. The case highlights ongoing debates over student loan forgiveness following institutional shutdowns.

“Education Department, claiming that numerous student loan recipients, whose institutions ceased operations, were illegally denied debt relief,” — Owen Marlowe, senior market analyst at Norton Ham Network, told our newsroom.

Timeline

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

Oct 31 — The case highlights ongoing debates over student loan forgiveness following institutional shutdowns....

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

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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