Tennessee Public Workers benefit from debt relief 

By V.S. Santoni& President Joe Biden’s recent announcement of an additional $5.8 billion in student loan debt relief has significant implications for public service workers in Tennessee. As part of the broader effort to address the challenges faced by borrowers, the administration is taking decisive steps to rectify issues within the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, providing much-needed relief to individuals in critical roles such as teachers, nurses, social workers, and firefighters. The approval of $5.8 billion in debt relief, benefiting 77,700 borrowers, signifies a monumental effort by the Biden-Harris Administration to correct shortcomings within the PSLF program. These fixes, coupled with regulatory improvements, have led to a total loan forgiveness of $143.6 billion for nearly 4 million Americans. For Tennessee, this translates to 15,800 borrowers receiving debt relief amounting to $1.22 billion, easing financial burdens and fostering economic stability within the state. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona underscored the administration’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by public service workers, emphasizing the importance of expanding opportunities for Americans across diverse professions. The Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts have resulted in a significant increase in the number of eligible borrowers for PSLF, with over 100 times more individuals now eligible...