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Illinois Student Borrowers Face Urgent Need for New Repayment Plans as SAVE Ends

Over 273,000 student loan borrowers in Illinois must select new repayment plans as the SAVE plan is set to end on July 1. Critics warn that the termination of this plan could exacerbate financial struggles for many borrowers, particularly among marginalized groups.

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