As President Donald Trump plots to halt student loan forgiveness for many government and nonprofit workers, his administration is offering a special type of debt relief to one category of workers: new ICE agents. The Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday it will offer student loan forgiveness and repayment options to new Immigration and Customs Enforcement recruits — along …
Read More »DHS’ new ICE recruitment strategy: 50K signing bonuses, student loan forgiveness and Trump posters Politico DHS Launches ‘Defend the Homeland’ Nationwide to Recruit Patriots to Join ICE Law Enforcement and Remove Worst of the Worst from U.S. Homeland Security (.gov) ICE entices new recruits with patriotism pitch and promise of $50,000 signing bonuses The Washington Post ICE unveils major recruitment push with $50,000 …
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The Department of Education has paused student loan forgiveness under the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan. While IBR is one of several income-driven repayment options available to borrowers, it is currently the only one not facing any legal disputes or court-ordered blocks. “Currently, IBR forgiveness is paused while our systems are updated,” announced the department in updated guidance on pending court …
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 15: U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon prepares to do a live TV interview … More with Fox News outside of the White House on July 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Department of Education quietly announced that student loan forgiveness under the IBR plan has been paused. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Getty Images The Department …
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