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Young Invincibles
Coverage of Young Invincibles in the Nexus archive.
- A quarter million student borrowers in Illinois need a new repayment plan. What to know as SAVE plan ends
Over 250,000 student loan borrowers in Illinois must choose a new repayment plan by July 1 as the SAVE plan ends. The plan, launched in 2024 under President Biden, faced legal challenges from Missouri and six other Republican-led states, leading to its elimination. Critics argue its removal will disproportionately affect Black borrowers, women, and lower-income individuals who benefited most from the program.