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Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
New Lawsuit Challenges Education Department’s Administration of Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The American Federation of Teachers and a group of student-loan borrowers have filed a proposed class action challenging the Department of Education’s administration of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)…
For Purpose Law Group Blog
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: Safe …At Last?
The barrage of “Shock-and-Awe 2.0” missiles launched from the White House beginning Inauguration Day 2025 included a bizarre plan to cripple the highly popular and very-much-needed Public Service Loan Forgiveness…
Thompson Coburn LLP
Higher Education Litigation Summary: October 2026
Welcome to the October 2026 edition of Thompson Coburn’s Higher Education Litigation Summary, your resource for timely legal updates on key rulings and ongoing cases shaping the higher education sector.…
Credit Slips Blog
When Is a Settlement Not a Settlement — Apparently When People Owe Student Loans
Paul Flahive of the Austin-American Statesman has some great investigative reporting that should be required reading for anyone who follows Credit Slips. In “Texas Judges Are Blocking Student Debt Deals — and Borrowers…
Thompson Coburn LLP
Federal Court Rules that Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Degree Is a ‘Professional Degree’ for Higher Loan Limits
On Friday October 16, 2026, Judge Michael Simon of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon entered a preliminary injunction in favor of three naturopathic medicine associations that…
Thompson Coburn LLP
New ED Guidance Relating to Borrower Defense to Repayment: What School Administrators Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Education’s (“ED”) September 10, 2026 Dear Colleague Letter (ANN-26-23), announced the planned move of Borrower Defense to Repayment (“BDR”) case management into FSA Partner Connect and…
Thompson Coburn LLP
Higher Education Litigation Summary: September 2026
Welcome to the September 2026 edition of Thompson Coburn’s Higher Education Litigation Summary, your resource for timely legal updates on key rulings and ongoing cases shaping the higher education sector.…
Pennsylvania Divorce and Domestic Relations Blog
Financial Planning and College: The Conversation
By Mark Ashton
Both Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments are making a play for you to bring your teenage kid in to open a kiddie investment account. There’s even a cute commercial where…
The Debt Lawyers Blog
Can Private Student Loans Garnish Wages?
By 1seodev
Falling behind on a private student loan can lead to collection calls, a lawsuit, and potentially wage garnishment. However, a private lender generally cannot begin garnishing your wages simply because…
Pennsylvania Divorce and Domestic Relations Blog
“Back to School” Assumes it will Re-Open
By Mark Ashton
August is a busy month for families with kids in college. The new tuition is due and then there’s the business of “outfitting” the child and the dormitory for 2026-2027.…