Petition

Make pre-2006 student loans written off after 25 years, not at age 65

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Change the repayment rules for pre-2006 student loans so they are written off 25 years after repayment starts, not when borrowers reach age 65. This will make loan terms fair and consistent for all borrowers.
Many pre-2006 borrowers struggle for decades under growing interest, while newer borrowers see their loans written off after 25 years. This is unfair, causes stress, and traps people in debt for life. Updating the rules will bring justice, relief, and fairness to thousands who worked hard and now face endless repayments.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:

Write off all plan 1 Student Loans after 25 years
Write off all plan 1 Student Loans after 25 years

Timeline

14 Oct 2025 Petition opened for signatures
15 Dec 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 15 Dec 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.