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The Impact of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs on Student Debt The Biden-Harris administration's student debt relief plan, announced in 2022, aimed to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for those making less than $125,000 annually, with Pell Grant recipients eligible for up to $20,000 in forgiveness  1 . However, the Supreme Court invalidated the original plan in June 2023  1 . The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, announced on June 30, 2023, and available to student loan borrowers in August 2023, cuts payments on undergraduate loans in half, ensures that balances don't grow as long as payments are kept up to date, and provides early forgiveness for low-balance borrowers  1 . This article will delve into the impact of public service loan forgiveness programs on student debt, exploring federal loan forgiveness programs, state loan repayment programs, and other loan forgiveness opportunities. As of March 2023, U.S. borrowers collectively owed m...