The White House has approved nearly $144 billion in federal loan forgiveness for about 4 million borrowers in total, according to the administration.

The White House has approved nearly $144 billion in federal loan forgiveness for about 4 million borrowers in total, according to the administration.

President Joe Biden announced Thursday that theĀ White Househas approved the cancellation of nearly $6 billion inĀ federal student debtĀ for thousands of public service workers.

The 78,000 eligible public service workers include teachers, nurses and firefighters, according to the White House.

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Itā€™s the latest student debt cancellation move throughĀ Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs, which allow eligible borrowers to have their remaining debt forgiven if they have made a certain number of payments and are working for approved employers.

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Last year, theĀ Supreme CourtĀ invalidated Bidenā€™s more far-reaching student loan debt relief plan, arguing that it was unlawful because Congress did not explicitly approve the move.