Adam S. Minsky

Attorney, writer, speaker, and national voice on student loan law. Licensed only in MA + NY + VT. Senior contributor at Trekkie. He/him.

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The Education Department is likely to face new congressional scrutiny in the coming months after Democrats won landslide victories, with a focus on student loan mismanagement, cuts to federal research funding, and interagency agreements. https://t.co/xZpse8R1Qq

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ICYMI - What the New PSLF Class Action Lawsuit Means for Student Loan Borrowers: https://t.co/XLmKFVl0uT

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The balance of power will soon fundamentally shift across the country. And that may be very good news for struggling student loan borrowers. Here's why. https://t.co/XIyUA0SNaz

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Borrowers filed a new class action lawsuit against the Education Department on Friday, accusing the department of effectively blocking PSLF by withholding or clawing back PSLF credits, and delaying relief for borrowers by months or years. https://t.co/3dr5fSu9OD

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ICYMI - Education Department Withdraws Appeals Over PSLF Rules, Giving Student Loan Borrowers A Win https://t.co/p5N8V16J6G

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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to restart aggressive collections efforts against defaulted student loan borrowers. But the good news is that the law offers borrowers ways to protect their wages and benefits. Here's a breakdown. https://t.co/VE7c1GixH3

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Federal student loan borrowers scored a huge victory this week after the Education Department gave up and withdrew from a legal battle over its longstanding proposal to enact new restrictions for a popular federal student loan forgiveness program.
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Here’s what’s going on with PSLF, and what borrowers should know: https://t.co/tIiVyhHgyV

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.@usedgov is pressuring millions of borrowers to change repayment plans. The department is sending out “Final Notices” and if borrowers don't take action, the consequences could be devastating. @AdamSMinsky @Forbes #ProtectBorrowers #DefendStudents https://t.co/bFb8uxU7po

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Cascading Problems Make Student Loan Forgiveness Under PSLF Tougher for Many Borrowers - https://t.co/eKJtfKKEld

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Borrowers pursuing a popular student loan forgiveness program for public service workers are reporting fresh delays and roadblocks, now for employment certifications. https://t.co/Bb9W4wLO6Z

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Many borrowers face months, and in some cases years, of processing delays when they apply for PSLF Buyback. And payments continue to be due while you wait. Here's a breakdown. https://t.co/ZrRwbhVssB

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Millions of federal student loan borrowers are now at risk of facing massive tax penalties, an advocacy group warned this week, after Congress allowed tax relief for discharges of federal student loans to expire this year. https://t.co/qx8V6NPYXa

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After pressuring borrowers for months to act by specific key dates, the Dept. of Ed now appears to be extending certain deadlines, in some cases without any real explanation. The whiplash is leading to some confusion and criticism. https://t.co/r9qdUDwc1g

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The Dept. of Education has extended the enrollment deadline to benefit from a 1% interest rate reduction on certain federal student loans. Here's what to know. https://t.co/USl4vnYS6p

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Student loan borrowers filed a new lawsuit against the Education Department this week, claiming that their discharged student loans are unlawfully still being reported on their credit reports, the latest example of botched relief for borrowers. https://t.co/FReSiUxY5R

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The first major deadline for SAVE plan student loan borrowers to switch repayment plans is just a few days away. And borrowers have some important decisions to make. https://t.co/g1P3OLuFNi

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Dozens of national organizations and state student loan ombudspersons warned Congress and the Education Department that cascading problems impacting federal student loans are quickly spiraling out of control. https://t.co/jJbr0Vbxuy

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Updated Parent PLUS Guidance Puts These Student Loan Borrowers in a Bind --https://t.co/EkgpGACquY

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The Education Department has appealed two court rulings that had blocked proposed new rules to restrict student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Here's what this means for borrowers. https://t.co/8RgBvzpNFg