A long-running class-action lawsuit aims to erase federal student loans for borrowers who say they were defrauded by their colleges.
About 450,000 student loan borrowers in the United States claim they were defrauded by their colleges. These borrowers have been involved in a class-action lawsuit seeking the cancellation of their federal student loans. However, the legal battle has been entangled in courts for several years, delaying resolution. The case highlights ongoing issues related to borrower defense and student loan forgiveness.
This information was reported by NPR News on July 31, 2026.
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