The US Department of Education has halted the cancellation of student loans in Income-Based Repayment plans, prompting concern among borrowers that their loans will not be forgiven anytime soon.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon temporarily halted student loan forgiveness under a long-standing federal repayment plan to carry out system updates the agency says are needed to ensure it is in compliance with court injunctions against a Biden-era debt relief policy.

Student loan forgiveness is on hold for borrowers enrolled in the Income-Based Repayment plan. Here's what to know.