Student Loan Reimbursement – Anyone Else?

I paid off my loans in 2020 because I was living with my parents and was going to move out in 2021. I paid $14,000 off on my loans.

I moved making a $25/hr job but my boss didn't like me and thought that was too much money so I got demoted to $19/hr. It is near impossible for me where I live to make more than this; I've changed jobs but no one wants to pay more.

(if you think I can get a better paying job but im just not trying hard enough then please help me get a better job, words are empty)

POINT OF THE POST: I applied for the reimbursement of student loans and received the $14k. I wanted to save it but due to the above circumstances I have had to use it, and am still in more debt. (i have medical issues)

The emails and stories all claim they never did the pay-out but my bank statement clearly said the $14k was from the Department of Education.

It feels awful to have to pay back even more on something I already paid off at a rate I cannot afford.

Has anyone else been PAID BACK and now has to pay it again? I can't be alone here 😭