Conservative legal groups filed a lawsuit last summer to try to stop the IDR Account Adjustment from going into effect, arguing that the program is illegal. A Michigan federal court dismissed the lawsuit due to lack of standing in August. However, the challengers have appealed, and that appeal is still pending.
Important Student Loan Forgiveness Deadline Is Approaching
For borrowers who already have government-owned federal student loans — including all Direct loan borrowers — relief will be automatic under the IDR Account Adjustment.