Student loan forgiveness: Trump proposes exclusions for ‘illegal’ activity

The Trump administration’s new proposal could exclude public workers, including teachers and nurses, from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if their employers engage in activities deemed to have a “substantial illegal purpose,” such as supporting gender-affirming care or illegal immigration. Critics argue this policy could be used for political retribution, as the education secretary would have the discretion to determine an organization’s eligibility.

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