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Sweet Post-Class Town Hall: Recap & Resources
PPSL recently hosted a virtual town hall for the Sweet Post-Class, bringing together thousands of borrowers to share important litigation updates, clarify next steps, and address common questions. Find a summary of the discussion and the full presentation slide deck.
Automatic Discharges Of Student Loans To Proceed After Dual Court Wins | Forbes
Student loan borrowers notched two major court victories this week. The wins should pave the way for tens of thousands of borrowers to receive automatic discharges of their federal student loans in the coming months, along with payment refunds and fixes to credit reporting.
BREAKING: Court Denies ED’s Motion for Delay of Borrower Defense Settlement in Sweet v. McMahon
Judge Shuts Down Department’s “Eleventh Hour” Delay Tactic, Protecting Hard-Won Relief for Borrowers
STATEMENT: SCOTUS Reaffirms Validity of Sweet v. McMahon Borrower Defense Settlement
By refusing to hear the intervenor’s petition, SCOTUS ends challenge to the settlement’s validity and confirms that the intervenors have no legal claim in this case
Tips for Submitting a Borrower Defense Reconsideration Application
Post-class applicants who receive denial letters can request reconsideration by providing additional information and documentation to the Department. Below you can find information on best practices for reviewing your denial letter and applying for reconsideration.
What PPSL Fought For in 2025 – And What Comes Next
As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of fierce advocacy, strategic litigation, and commitment to student borrowers. In a rapidly shifting federal policy landscape, PPSL has stood with borrowers to defend their rights and call for accountability from servicers, private lenders, and the federal government.
SF Judge Rejects Government Bid to Delay Processing Student Debt Claims | KQED
Tens of thousands of student loan borrowers who say their schools misled them may soon find out whether that debt will be cleared after a Thursday ruling from a federal judge in San Francisco.
In Major Ruling, Court Rejects Student Loan Forgiveness Delay Sought By Trump Administration | Forbes
“PPSL, representing student loan borrowers in the Sweet settlement, countered that the request for a delay was patently unreasonable: ‘Judge Alsup has imposed strict parameters to ensure accountability in this settlement, including a series of hearings to report progress and ensure that settlement relief is on track,’ said PPSL in a statement.“
'Totally Unacceptable': Alsup Rips Feds In Student Loan Deal | Law360
“U.S. District Judge William Alsup on Thursday denied the U.S. Department of Education's request for an 18-month extension to process over 200,000 loan cancellation applications for students claiming they were defrauded by colleges the attended, calling it ‘totally unacceptable.’”
Judge denies government bid to delay borrower defense claim reviews for ‘highly suspect’ schools | Courthouse News Service
The government will have to adjudicate all claims from applicants who attended schools with evidence of misconduct by the original January deadline but will get a three-month extension for all other claims.