https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/sweet-settlement
The settlement became effective on Jan. 28, 2023, and ED is starting to implement it, as described below. The settlement is final, though the court granted a temporary stay (delay) of discharges related to three schools until the court of appeals rules on their motion to stay.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/sweet-v-mcmahon-student-loans-borrower-defense.html
2 days ago · Hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers are eligible for debt cancellation under a $23 billion class-action settlement against the federal government.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2026/06/15/student-loan-discharge-emails-sent-to-30000-borrowers-as-settlement-relief-proceeds/
Jun 15, 2026 · Thousands of borrowers received emails this week notifying them that their student loans will be discharged under the Sweet v. McMahon settlement agreement.
https://thegrio.com/2026/08/01/defrauded-borrowers-student-loan-debt-relief/
2 days ago · Nearly 500,000 borrowers who say their colleges misled them are receiving student loan discharges through the Sweet v. McMahon settlement.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/nearly-500-000-borrowers-colleges-151258955.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
1 day ago · 450,000 borrowers who said their colleges misled or defrauded them are receiving student debt relief through the landmark settlement in Sweet v. McMahon, according to CNBC.
https://edsource.org/updates/settlement-will-erase-student-loans-for-more-than-450000-borrowers
3 days ago · Settlement to erase student loans for more than 450,000 borrowers More than 450,000 people will have their student loans erased as a result of one of the largest settlements ever against the U.S. government, NPR reported.
https://openclassactions.com/settlements/sweet-v-mcmahon-borrower-defense-settlement.php
Nov 14, 2025 · Sweet v. McMahon has secured at least $23 billion in federal student-loan relief; a July 2026 appeals ruling preserved automatic relief for late-decided post-class applications.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2026/07/21/education-department-must-wipe-out-student-loans-for-500000-borrowers-under-settlement-says-court/
Jul 21, 2026 · Borrowers scored a major victory on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected a challenge to a landmark settlement agreement, and required the Education Department and Secretary of...
https://studentaid.gov/borrower-defense/default.htm
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/02/18/navient-settlement-payments-student-loan-borrowers/88745503007/
Feb 19, 2026 · Student loan borrowers are getting paid from the Navient settlement. Find out if you're eligible and what to do if you haven't received a check yet.
