Trump is trying again to limit a major student-loan forgiveness program for public servants
The Trump administration is appealing a court ruling that blocked its attempt to restrict eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The proposed rule would allow the Department of Education to disqualify employers based on their stance on issues like gender-affirming care and illegal immigration.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing executive efforts to use administrative rulemaking to enforce ideological standards on public service employment and student debt relief.
The Trump administration is reviving its attempt to narrow eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration is appealing a ruling that blocked its Public Service Loan Forgiveness rule from taking effect. The rule would limit PSLF eligibility, excluding employers that do not align with the administration's "public service" definition. Employers that support gender affirming care or illegal immigration could lose eligibility, the rule said. The Trump administration is once again trying to limit eligibility for a major student-loan forgiveness program . On Thursday, the Department of Education appealed a June ruling that blocked its plan to narrow the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program from taking effect. PSLF forgives student debt for government and nonprofit workers after 10 years of qualifying payments.
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