Despite the US government shutdown, the US Department of Education has quietly resumed student loan forgiveness for borrowers under the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Plan. Notices informing borrowers of debt discharge are being sent, with an opt-out deadline of October 21. This follows a temporary pause earlier this year due to court orders and new legislation under President Trump. Borrowers should review their notices carefully as forgiveness processes continue over the coming months.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/student-loan-forgiveness-quietly-resumes-during-us-shutdown-heres-why-relief-is-still-going-out/articleshow/124464257.cms