USM wipes away about $2 million in student debt

The university said it excused all student debt acquired between spring 2020 and summer 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maine might cut student loan debt for first-time homebuyers

The bill would provide one-time funds for mortgages to first-time homebuyers who have student loan debt.

Legislature eyes a simplified, expanded student loan credit to help Mainers pay student debt

About 25,000 more would likely benefit from the proposed annual tax credit change to offer up to $2,500 to most Mainers who have student debt

Maine borrowers will benefit from Navient student loan settlement

The student loan servicer would cancel some debts and pay restitution to some borrowers under an agreement with attorneys general in Maine and other states.

Maine included as Navient settles predatory student loan claims for $1.85 billion

Navient, a major student loan servicing company, denied acting illegally, and it did not admit to any wrongdoing under the settlement, which is subject to court approval.

Maine commission on college debt to start meeting this week

The Maine Legislature created the commission to study the impact that education debt has on Maine residents.

U.S. to erase student loan debt for those with severe disabilities

The move will wipe out more than $5.8 billion in debt and marks the start of a broader overhaul of a program that has been criticized for having overly burdensome rules.

Judge slams DeVos for rejecting 94% of student loan relief claims

A federal judge threatens to suspend the agency from rejecting further requests, saying its approach 'hangs borrowers out to dry.'

Health care, education likely to dominate legislative debates at State House

Democrats, who control both chambers of the Legislature, tout the lineup of bills accepted for consideration.

Bates students call for an end to student debt