Navigating the PSLF Buyback Quagmire: Backlogs, Stalled Processing, and Strategic Choices for Borrowers
By Financial Policy Desk Updated for 2026 Thousands of public service workers across the United States find themselves caught in a frustrating administrative limbo. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Buyback program—designed as a lifeline for borrowers seeking to retroactively claim months spent in past deferment or forbearance—is currently buckling under severe processing delays. With…
