Friday, March 24, 2023

Tag: student loans

Biden announces new student debt cancellation plan

This plan will eliminate student debt for near 20 million Americans and reduce debt for another 43 million people.

After $1.9 trillion giveaway to rich, McConnell calls debt relief for...

"It's not a slap in the face. It's a step in the right direction. We shouldn't be going [into] debt for getting an education."

Education Secretary says expect student loan announcement ‘within the next week...

"It's time to fix our broken student loan system and #CancelStudentDebt," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

‘Just cancel it’: 85% of young US voters want action on...

A plurality of Americans under age 30 surveyed by Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics support canceling all outstanding student loan debt.

Biden administration extends student loan moratorium until May

“We know that millions of student loan borrowers are still coping with the impacts of the pandemic and need some more time before resuming payments.”

Taking out a student loan for your child can hurt your...

Studies have shown that student loan debt influences household decisions and outcomes.

‘Just cancel the debt,’ advocates say as Biden admin develops strategy...

Student debt cancellation “is good economic policy that will change the lives of millions of families,” said Rep. Ayanna Pressley.

Biden administration extends student loan moratorium

“The payment pause has been a lifeline that allowed millions of Americans to focus on their families, health, and finances instead of student loans during the national emergency.”

Progressives pressure Biden administration to extend student loan moratorium

“Let’s act NOW to protect them, before it’s too late.”

With eye on Biden victory, Warren and Schumer unveil plan to...

“Broadly cancelling student loan debt would be a game-changer for millions of people in this country and a lifeline when they desperately need it.”

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