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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has now heard @usedgov’s latest attempt to delay settlement relief. No decision has been issued yet. This motion is a last-ditch effort that is both procedurally and legally flawed. As Judge Wardlaw stated today: “The time for negotiating is over. You missed your deadline.” The law is on our side. We are now awaiting the Court’s ruling and will share updates as soon as a decision is released. If you missed it, watch the hearing recording: m.youtube.com/watch?v=z1jkHL… Learn more: ppsl.org/cases/sweet-v-…

🚨SWEET CLASS: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral argument on @usedgov’s latest attempt to delay settlement relief. We encourage all class members to tune in THIS Friday, March 20th at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT on Zoom. And remember: Post-Class Exhibit C members’ rights are clear in the Settlement. The deadlines have passed, and the law is on our side. Find more information on our site➡️ ppsl.org/cases/sweet-v-… The Zoom link will be found here➡️ ca9.uscourts.gov/media/live-ora…

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Changes are coming to the Parent PLUS loan program this July that will limit how much parents can borrow and will restrict access to flexible repayment plans. If you have Parent PLUS loans – or plan to take them out – it’s important to understand how these changes may affect you. ➡️ To stay eligible for income-driven repayment, Parent PLUS loans must be consolidated by July 1, 2026. The Department of Education recommends applying for consolidation by April 1, 2026 to ensure your application is processed in time. Swipe to see what you can do, and find more resources on our website: ppsl.org/parent-plus-lo…

For-profit schools lead to bigger debt burdens at institutions with majority Black student populations. It is critical that state leaders protect historically marginalized students. Read more in the findings, in partnership with TICAS, @BorrowerJustice, & @LawyersComm: ticas.org/wp-content/upl…

SWEET CASE UPDATE➡️ PPSL filed a response to @usedgov’s motion to stay in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals – its latest attempt to delay court-ordered settlement relief. The Department’s motion is another last-ditch effort that’s both procedurally and legally flawed. Two district court judges have already rejected the Department’s attempts to alter the deadline, and the Department did not file its current motion until a month after the deadline had passed. This will not stand up in court. 📌Class Members: The settlement remains in full force. Find more case updates and FAQs here: ppsl.org/cases/sweet-v-…

UPDATE: Yesterday, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected New Jersey Transit’s claim of state sovereign immunity, ruling that it can be sued in state courts outside of New Jersey. In its 9–0 decision, the Court held that sovereign immunity does not extend to “state-created corporations that are formally liable for their own judgments.” Why this matters to #studentloan borrowers➡️ The Court examined and dismissed arguments that closely tracked those regularly made by MOHELA, meaning that MOHELA’s claims of state sovereign immunity should now fail in any court. #ICYMI read more in our blog: ppsl.org/news/why-a-nj-…

NEW REPORT: Black students at for-profit colleges often face disappointing outcomes, high debt, and misleading recruitment. Without strong oversight, these risks will grow. State leaders must step in and demand stronger protections and transparency for students. In partnership with TICAS, @BorrowerJustice, & @LawyersComm: ticas.org/wp-content/upl…

📍Need help understanding the status of your borrower defense application? Swipe to learn what your decision means, how to apply for reconsideration, when to expect relief, and what’s going on with the FSA website. As always, find more information and help on our website: ppsl.org/cases/sweet-v-…

Are you a Post-Class Applicant with questions about the Sweet v. McMahon settlement? We’re breaking down what to expect for relief, repayment, and more. Swipe to find answers, then access more resources on our website → ppsl.org/cases/sweet-v-…

PPSL’s Eileen Connor spoke with @chronicle to discuss rumors of a sale of the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio. She shared the “very specific conditions” under which this would be possible, and emphasized that borrowers’ legal rights and protections cannot simply be signed away. Read more in the story:  chronicle.com/blogs/the-trum… Then dive into PPSL’s full analysis of the issue:  ppsl.org/loanportfolio

Today, @usedgov filed a motion to stay in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in yet another attempt to delay settlement relief in the Sweet case. Post-Class members: we want to confirm that everything we have said thus far, including in the town hall last night, remains the same. ED is making the same arguments which have been rejected twice by the district court. Their motion is both procedurally and legally flawed, and the law continues to be on our side. As ever, PPSL will fight to make sure each class member gets the relief owed to them under the terms of the court-approved settlement. Keep track of the latest case updates: ppsl.org/cases/sweet-v-…

Thank you to everyone who attended PPSL’s Sweet Post-Class town hall yesterday! Thousands of borrowers joined to hear key case updates, answers to FAQs, and guidance on reconsideration applications directly from PPSL attorneys. Missed it or need the resources? Read the full recap and access the town hall slides here ➡️ ppsl.org/news/sweet-pos…

TONIGHT: Join PPSL attorneys to hear the latest Sweet case updates, information on applying for reconsideration if you received a denial, and what post-class applicants can expect next. Don’t miss it tonight, 2/26, at 7PM ET / 4PM PT. Register here: ppsl-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… The webinar will not be recorded, but we will share the information after the event via email, social media, and our website.

➡️ @Forbes covered this week’s major Sweet case wins - check it out from @AdamSMinsky! “The law is on our side, and we will stand with them until every single class member receives the hard-won relief they are owed,” said PPSL’s Eileen Connor.

Student loan borrowers notched two major court victories this week related to the Sweet v. McMahon settlement. The wins should pave the way for automatic discharges in the coming months. forbes.com/sites/adammins…

In response to our win in court yesterday, @usedgov has filed a notice of appeal. Class Members: As ever, the law is on our side. For now, nothing changes and existing deadlines remain in effect. This is not unexpected and we are ready for it. If you have questions, don’t miss our webinar tomorrow, 2/26 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT! Hear directly from the Sweet team on our recent case wins, applying for reconsideration if you were denied, and what to expect next for settlement relief: ppsl.org/cases/sweet-v-… We will also plan to share a summary of the event for those who cannot attend.

“This is a huge win for our clients, who have endured years of financial and emotional hardship while waiting for justice. The law is on our side, and we will stand with them until every single class member receives the hard-won relief they are owed,” said PPSL’s President and Executive Director Eileen Connor. Have questions? Don’t miss our webinar this Thursday, 2/26 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT for FAQs, denial help, and more information: ppsl.org/cases/sweet-v-…

NEW CASE WIN👏 Today, Judge Gilliam denied @usedgov’s attempt to delay relief for class members in Sweet v. McMahon. The hearing previously scheduled for March 26 to address ED’s request has been cancelled. Our statement: ppsl.org/news/breaking-… The relief deadlines are upheld: ⚪Post-Class Applicants from Exhibit C schools who didn't receive a decision by 1/28/26 should receive notice from ED confirming eligibility for full settlement relief by 3/29/26, with relief delivered within one year of that notice. ⚪Post-Class Applicants who didn’t attend an Exhibit C school are owed a decision from ED by 4/15.