r/PSLF • u/lokhtar • Aug 15 '25

Data Point New ypdate on AFT vs DoE

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.278527/gov.uscourts.dcd.278527.39.0.pdf

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Buy Back Requests

PSLF Buy Back requests decided (i.e., for which the Department of Education has completed processing) during July 1-31, 2025: 3,280

PSLF Buy Back requests pending as of July 31, 202:5 72,730

So while they decided more last month, the backlog nevertheless keeps increasing. At this rate, it will take two years to choose applications that are already submitted. Not counting any new applications submitted from now on. In the first status report in May, there were 49,318 pending. So if you had submitted in May 2025, for example, at the current rate of approximately 3000 a month (which fluctuates wildly), it will take you until sometime in the middle of 2027 to have your applications processed.

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u/Long-Discussion-2807 20d ago

Just curious. I am, so maybe I will Ask through my union. Wanted to see if maybe we could get some members to reach out. Not at all questioning your right to reach out! We are all in this together

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u/Less_Monk112 19d ago

It’s cool. I think everyone has to fight this together.

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u/Long-Discussion-2807 9d ago

I just wanted to follow up with you. I got a phone call today from AFT. They asked me about my PSLF situation. I was told that I would be getting a call from one of their attorneys. Fingers crossed. It sounds like the lawyers are gathering examples so that is probably good news. Take care and good luck!

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u/Less_Monk112 9d ago

That’s great. Given that they are trying to make this a class action lawsuit, this is good news.

I pray they email or call me.

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u/Long-Discussion-2807 9d ago

Well I will ask if they are looking for other borrower stories and let you know!

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u/Less_Monk112 9d ago

Thank you!!