AFT Sues Education Dept. Over PSLF Delays Blocking Student Debt Relief

The American Federation of Teachers has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, accusing it of throttling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and leaving thousands of teachers, nurses, and other public servants in limbo. The union claims that bureaucratic delays and mismanagement have prevented eligible borrowers from receiving the debt cancellation they earned through years of public service. The suit seeks to force the department to process applications promptly and honor its commitments under the PSLF program. With billions of dollars in loan forgiveness at stake, the case could set a critical precedent for how the government administers relief programs. For borrowers nearing the 120-payment threshold, the outcome may determine whether they finally get relief or remain stuck in a system that seems designed to stall.