ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY REGARDING STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS, POTENTIAL SCAMS

On July 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it would automatically discharge certain qualifying student loans. The U.S. Department of Education will contact you if you are eligible for this relief. This is different from the loan forgiveness plan that was struck down by the Supreme Court of the United States on June 30, 2023.

Also, the U.S. Department of Education is offering time-limited adjustments designed to assist consumers in navigating federal student loan repayment, including a “fresh start” for certain defaulted federal loans. Information about these adjustments...