#student-loan-debt

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ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden to cancel $6B in student debt for borrowers misled by The Art Institutes

The Biden administration canceled $6.1 billion in student loan debt held by 317,000 borrowers who attended The Art Institutes, citing fraud by the schools. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden, at Culver City stop, announces $1.2 billion in student debt forgiveness

President Biden canceled $1.2 billion in student loan debt for over 150,000 borrowers to support economic growth.
Biden's executive actions have now canceled $138 billion in student debt for almost 3.9 million individuals. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden to Forgive Another $1.2B in Student Debt for Over 150K Borrowers

Biden administration to cancel $1.2 billion in student loan debt for 153,000 borrowers under the SAVE Plan
Borrowers will receive debt forgiveness without further action after being approved for a shortened repayment period benefit. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Biden Guidelines For Student Loan Forgiveness Aid Debtors Close To Default

Biden administration proposes student loan debt relief guidelines, including potential full balance waiver.
Wide student loan forgiveness may relieve financial burdens, impact major life decisions, and serve as a beneficial PR move for the Biden administration. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Biden Cancels Another $5 Billion in Student Loan Debt

President Biden cancels nearly $5 billion in student loan debt for 74,000 people.
Most of the beneficiaries are teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others in public service. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Education

John Oliver on student loans: It's hard to feel like this system isn't rigged'

Student loan debt affects millions of Americans with over $1.73tn outstanding.
Government funding cuts post-2008 financial crisis led to high college costs and student debt. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Education

Debt, missed classes and anxiety: how climate-driven disasters hurt college students

Severe weather disasters like floods impact college students' academic and career paths.
Research indicates students in disaster-affected areas experience lower grades and increased student loan debt. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Debt Has Long Been a Tool for Limiting Black Freedom

Student loan debt disproportionately affects women and Black individuals, exacerbating existing financial inequalities.
Historical use of debt reflects intentional reinforcement of racial, gender, and economic hierarchies. [ more ]
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