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On March 20, 2020, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. government will be temporarily suspending payments on federal student loans. This comes after the president’s announcement last week that the government would be temporarily waiving interest payments on federal student loans .
U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, was quoted in a statement as saying the following:
“These are anxious times, particularly for students and families whose educations, careers, and lives have been disrupted. Right now, everyone should be focused on staying safe and healthy, not worrying about their student loan balance growing. I commend President Trump for his quick action on this issue, and I hope it provides meaningful help and peace of mind to those in need.”
The payment pause is for a minimum of 60 days, retroactively going back to March 13, 2020. More details will likely be provided as this story continues to unfold, including whether this pause will be extended past the initial 60-day timeframe.
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