In an ominous sign for student loan borrowers, the Education Department published new data indicating that backlogs for repayment plans and loan forgiveness are ongoing.

One expert told Newsweek, “...the system is becoming harder to navigate at the exact moment borrowers need clarity."

The Education Department cleared more applications than it received in February.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Department of Education agreed to process more student-loan forgiveness claims. In a legal filing, the department said it would continue relief for borrowers on income-driven ...

After a court declined to approve Trump's settlement to eliminate the SAVE student-loan repayment plan, borrowers filed a lawsuit calling for relief.

If you’ve got federal student loans, there are some big changes you need to know about. Interest has started up again for millions of borrowers, and for many, the first step is figuring out where their loans stand. Consumer Reports breaks down what to do ...