Student Loan Borrowers Drowning in Debt Need Bold Solutions From Lawmakers
8 January 2019
Student loan borrowers like Melissa are demanding action from lawmakers to address key parts of our student debt crisis. The stories of borrowers make the case for why we need accountability for predatory of student loan companies, and why loan forgiveness programs are necessary to help everyone dealing with student debt.
Affordability / Quality, Blog, Existing Student Debt, Wall Street's Role in EducationDemanding Justice in the Bluegrass State
7 January 2019
On behalf of its student loan borrowers, the State of Kentucky is looking to take action against the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) for poorly managing millions of people’s student loan debt. However, the company is arguing it cannot be held accountable by any state-level authority. Our partners at the Student Borrower Protection Center have joined with consumer advocates in the Bluegrass State to argue that PHEAA is not above the law.
Blog, Partners, Wall Street's Role in EducationThe Department of Education Announces $150 Million in Loan Cancellation for Defrauded Students: What Our Partners and Allies Think
14 December 2018
The Department of Education announced on December 13, 2018 that it will cancel thousands of borrowers’ federal student loans through an Obama-era program meant to give relief for students defrauded by their colleges. Ironically, this forgiveness comes through the very same program DeVos failed to destroy earlier this year.
Here’s what our partners and allies had to say about this latest news.
Student Loan Borrowers Fall Prey to Widespread Industry Abuses, Nationwide Analysis of Consumer Complaints Finds
13 December 2018
A new report by the Student Borrower Protection Center takes a look at complaints by more than 13,000 student loan borrowers in the 2018, revealing the scope of problems within the student loan industry, and the degree to which people are struggling with the repayment process.
Blog, Existing Student Debt, Partners, Wall Street's Role in EducationAdvocacy Groups Send Letter to Newly Elected State Leaders Urging Action on Student Debt
20 November 2018
As newly elected state legislators and governors start to draft their legislative priorities, a coalition of higher education, veteran, labor, student, and consumer advocacy groups have teamed up to send them a clear message: student loan borrowers are suffering and need assistance and protections now.
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