When will student loan payments resume? Over the past 3 years, the moratorium on student loan payments was extended a total of 9 times. According to the recent announcement made by the White House, payments will resume again but the exact date depends on the impending Supreme Court Decision, the exact date will depend on the impending SCOTUS decision, the moratorium will be lifted 60 days after the court ruling or 60 days after 6/30/23, whichever comes first.