法官阻止教育部的 PSLF 变更，保留对公务员的贷款减免

On June 30, U.S. District Judge Myong J. Joun said President Donald Trump and his administration’s plan to limit eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness policy is “arbitrary and capricious and violates the First Amendment" as he struck down the U.S. Department of Education's plan to rewrite the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

This was the ruling in a lawsuit,National Council of Nonprofit et al, v. McMahon, which challenged a proposed policy from U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon the judge said would “unlawfully” eliminate the repayment program promised to employees when hired.

Less than 24 hours after the policy was to take effect,Joun temporarily halted the PSLF policy changes that would keep the U.S. Department of Education (ED) from offering loan repayment for public service workers. For some, this financial promise was a key reason why they accepted their public service jobs.

Plaintiffs in the case include attorneys general, lawyers, and nonprofits representing 20 states, including the American Bar Association.Twenty-two attorneys general led the lawsuit in November 2025 on behalf of qualifying California residents who’ve received student loans with the promise of repayment assistance from the policy.

The PSLF program was created during President George W. Bush’s 2007 administration to encourage college students to look for jobs in the public sector. With low salaries being the main deterrent, student loan repayment drew applicants with the promise of being debt-free 10 years post-graduation.

Through the policy, teachers are available to gain access to a loophole that will give them additional funding. PSLF 的未来尚不确定，但就目前而言，还款承诺仍然完好无损。