BY Benjamin ClarkAugust 30, 2024
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Supreme Court Denies Reinstatement Of Biden's Student Loan Plan

The Supreme Court has once again blocked President Biden's SAVE plan, a student loan forgiveness initiative, despite the administration's request for reinstatement.

According to Fox Business, the decision came on Wednesday, following earlier blockages by lower courts due to legal challenges from Republican-led states.

While the ruling doesn't immediately affect borrowers already enrolled in the plan, it prevents new applications from being processed.

Existing participants have been automatically placed into interest-free forbearance, relieving them of monthly payment obligations for the time being.

Legal Battles Continue As Plan's Future Remains Uncertain

The SAVE plan's fate hangs in the balance as legal disputes persist in lower courts. Several states, including Alaska, South Carolina, and Texas, have sought partial blocks to the program while they pursue their respective legal challenges.

Despite the setback, the Biden Administration has expressed its commitment to continuing the fight for student loan forgiveness.

In a statement, they pledged to "aggressively defend the SAVE Plan in court" and explore all available options to alleviate the burden of student loans on borrowers nationwide.

The Education Department, now unable to offer the SAVE plan to new applicants, faces limitations in its ability to provide relief to struggling borrowers. However, the administration's resolve to pursue alternative measures remains strong.

Administration Focuses On College Readiness For Low-Income Students

In a parallel effort to support education, the Biden-Harris administration recently announced an allocation of over $80 million to improve college readiness programs for students from low-income backgrounds.

The funds will be distributed through the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). This program is designed to assist communities in preparing young individuals for college success from an early stage.

The U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal commented on the initiative:

GEAR UP helps communities come together to start early in preparing young people to go to college and succeed. The Biden-Harris Administration has fought to help all students reach their college dreams and go on to a better life.

Retirement-Age Americans Face Growing Student Loan Burden

A concerning trend has emerged in recent years, with a significant increase in the number of Americans approaching retirement age who still carry student loan debt.

A study by New America revealed that the percentage of near-retirees with outstanding student loans has surged by over 500% in the past two decades.

As of 2022, approximately 3.5 million Americans over 60 held a staggering $1.25 billion in student loan debt. This financial burden affects not only those who borrowed for their own education but also parents who took out federal Parent PLUS loans or co-signed loans for their children's education.

The persistence of this debt is alarming, with some seniors reporting that they've been managing student loan obligations for 15 years or more.

The study also highlighted that older borrowers tend to have higher default rates, exacerbating the financial strain on this demographic.

Conclusion

The Supreme Court rejected President Biden's SAVE plan, which aims to reduce monthly payments for student loan borrowers. The plan remains inactive as it faces ongoing legal challenges from GOP-led states, preventing new applicants from enrolling.

Despite these setbacks, the Biden Administration has pledged to continue its efforts to defend the plan and explore other ways to alleviate student loan burdens.

Written by: Benjamin Clark

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