The Biden administration has unveiled a new proposal that would offer student loan forgiveness for those who experience economic hardship from things like natural disasters, high childcare costs, or unexpected medical bills that prevent them from paying off their loans. If the proposed rules are finalized, approximately 8 million borrowers could be eligible for forgiveness.

Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Alexandra Canal breaks down the details.

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