Key Points ・A new House tax proposal extends tax-free student loan forgiveness, but only for death or total and permanent disability discharge. ・Other types of loan forgiveness, including those tied to income-driven repayment plans,

Now that involuntary collections of defaulted student loans have resumed, people are wondering what their options are, with many looking into forgiveness. A new program involving "buy-backs" was created two years ago to help make that possible for some borrowers,

The student loan forgiveness and repayment overhaul could leave these eight groups—from Pell recipients to PSLF borrowers—worse off. Here's who stands to lose.