US student loan forgiveness backlog hits 74k under Trump: Here's why it's growing so fast
A growing backlog of 74,510 US student loan forgiveness applications under the PSLF Buyback programme remains unresolved under President Trump’s administration. The initiative, designed to credit missed public service months due to forbearance or deferment, has faced significant delays, partly due to staffing cuts at the Education Department. Legal action by the American Federation of Teachers has forced data disclosure. Borrowers and advocates urge continued applications despite processing slowdowns and pending repayment plan requests exceeding one million.
A growing backlog of 74,510 US student loan forgiveness applications under the PSLF Buyback programme remains unresolved under President Trump’s administration. The initiative, designed to credit missed public service months due to forbearance or deferment, has faced significant delays, partly due to staffing cuts at the Education Department. Legal action by the American Federation of Teachers has forced data disclosure. Borrowers and advocates urge continued applications despite processing slowdowns and pending repayment plan requests exceeding one million.
