Education Department

The Trump administration has agreed to drop its appeal of a federal ruling that blocked its plan to restrict eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, marking a significant victory for government and nonprofit workers seeking student debt relief. The Education Department had planned to exclude employers that did not align with the administration’s definition of 'public service,' which included actions such as assisting with gender-affirming care or 'acts of terrorism.' A judge ruled the plan unlawful in June, and the administration appealed in August. With the appeal now set to be dismissed, borrowers will not face immediate changes to the program, though another appeal in a separate lawsuit remains pending.