The federal government has stopped accepting applications for the student loan forgiveness program after a federal judge issued an order blocking the program.

The Department of Justice has appealed the ruling.

The federal government will hold the debt relief applications for those who have already applied but will not accept new applications at this time.

Here at the Financial Aid office, we are watching this situation closely and will provide additional information as soon as it becomes available.

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