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Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says

Oct 29, 2026 · Cory Turner

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Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says
Kendrick Gaussoin near his home in Winsted, Connecticut. Under a Biden-era change, Gaussoin
Kendrick Gaussoin near his home in Winsted, Connecticut. Under a Biden-era change, Gaussoin

Federal law requires the Education Department to erase the student loans of borrowers whose colleges close suddenly. A new lawsuit claims the department isn't fully following those rules.

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