Millions of student loan borrowers in the United States may finally see “the light at the end of the tunnel,” American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten said in a statement, after the Trump administration agreed to reinstate forgiveness plans that had previously been partially blocked following legal disputes. For borrowers navigating income-driven repayment programmes and long-standing debt obligations, the development offers a pathway towards relief that has been years in the making. The Trump administration reached an agreement with AFT to approve debt cancellation for borrowers who consistently make their regular payments. Under the agreement, the Department of Education will begin cancelling student loans for individuals enrolled in income-driven repayment p

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