Biden administration pushes forward on student loan relief despite Supreme Court setback
- The Supreme Court struck down Biden's plan for broad student loan forgiveness, but other relief options remain.
- The administration is moving ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan to lower monthly payments.
- Interest rates could be reduced to zero for current borrowers under proposed legislation.
- Borrowers may still qualify for loan forgiveness through existing programs.
- The ruling reduces federal spending and lowers the projected budget deficit for 2022.