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A closer look at our broken judiciary, student debt relief, and the politics of affordability in 2026.

2025 was a tough year for Americans, especially the vast majority of us who owe debt. Sadly, the student debt crisis facing our country is only expected to exacerbate in the coming years. Rest assured, however, that in 2026, Protect Borrowers will stay committed to monitoring this crisis and speaking out for the interests of the millions of student borrowers who are caught in the middle.

Here is what students and borrowers need to know about the U.S. Department of Education’s new proposed definition of professional degrees and what YOU could do to push back.