The Trump administration has identified over 40,000 additional borrowers eligible for federal student loan forgiveness in January, according to a CNBC report citing a recent court filing. The beneficiaries include borrowers under income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). While thousands have received discharge, significant backlogs remain in repayment plan processing and PSLF buyback applications, highlighting both progress and persistent administrative challenges in the federal loan system.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/trump-administration-clears-over-40000-for-student-loan-forgiveness-what-you-need-to-know-about-idr-and-pslf-eligibility/articleshow/128514516.cms