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After failing to deliver on promises of rewarding careers, some for-profit schools leave students with lifetime of debt
Students seeking better jobs turn to for-profit colleges, often taking out federal loans only to discover many programs misled them with degrees that can be essentially worthless.
Appeals Court Denies Department of Education’s Request to Delay Settlement Relief in Sweet v. McMahon Borrower Defense Lawsuit
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied ED’s request for an emergency stay pending appeal, allowing settlement relief to proceed
Ninth Circuit presses feds over bid to pause expired student loan relief deadline | Courthouse News Service
“‘The government agreed to this settlement three years ago. It is fair to hold them to their word.” Plus, Ellis argued the government has pulled the rug out from under those who applied for relief back in 2022, some of whom have had their credit wrecked while their loans remain in forbearance. The panel did not indicate when it would rule.”’
Automatic Discharges Of Student Loans To Proceed After Dual Court Wins | Forbes
Student loan borrowers notched two major court victories this week. The wins should pave the way for tens of thousands of borrowers to receive automatic discharges of their federal student loans in the coming months, along with payment refunds and fixes to credit reporting.
BREAKING: Court Denies ED’s Motion for Delay of Borrower Defense Settlement in Sweet v. McMahon
Judge Shuts Down Department’s “Eleventh Hour” Delay Tactic, Protecting Hard-Won Relief for Borrowers
STATEMENT: SCOTUS Reaffirms Validity of Sweet v. McMahon Borrower Defense Settlement
By refusing to hear the intervenor’s petition, SCOTUS ends challenge to the settlement’s validity and confirms that the intervenors have no legal claim in this case
Tips for Submitting a Borrower Defense Reconsideration Application
Post-class applicants who receive denial letters can request reconsideration by providing additional information and documentation to the Department. Below you can find information on best practices for reviewing your denial letter and applying for reconsideration.
Why a NJ Transit Lawsuit Before SCOTUS Matters to Student Loan Borrowers
How does State sovereign immunity — a legal rule that historically was a privilege claimed by kings and queens — impact student loan borrowers? Here’s what you need to know.
What PPSL Fought For in 2025 – And What Comes Next
As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of fierce advocacy, strategic litigation, and commitment to student borrowers. In a rapidly shifting federal policy landscape, PPSL has stood with borrowers to defend their rights and call for accountability from servicers, private lenders, and the federal government.
SF Judge Rejects Government Bid to Delay Processing Student Debt Claims | KQED
Tens of thousands of student loan borrowers who say their schools misled them may soon find out whether that debt will be cleared after a Thursday ruling from a federal judge in San Francisco.