Higher Ed, Not Debt Partners Respond to Betsy DeVos Resignation
8 January 2021
On January 7, 2021, Betsy DeVos resigned from being Secretary of Education. In her resignation letter, she cited President Trump’s rhetoric and the “impact” it had on… Read more
BlogLetter to Congress in Support of Broad-Based Student Loan Debt Cancellation
25 September 2020
Congress needs to take long-term and immediate meaningful action for student loan borrowers. Given the emergency, we need solutions that are simple to implement and get help to recipients right away. Broad student debt cancellation achieves this.
Blog#CancelStudentDebt State-by-State Fact Sheets
18 September 2020
Broad cancellation of student debt is good for the economy and should be considered as a tool for economic stimulus and recovery. Research shows that student debt cancellation can stimulate the macro-economy and boost GDP by billions of dollars, reduce the unemployment rate, and add up to 1.5 million new jobs. Alongside catalyzing economic growth, student loan cancellation will also positively change the trajectory of borrowers’ lives.
Blog, Existing Student Debt, Fact SheetsNEW Senator Alexander and Majority Leader McConnell Coronavirus Response Legislation: Our Partners Respond
28 July 2020
On July 27, 2020, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans announced their latest coronavirus “relief” package. This legislative package is meant to kick off Senate… Read more
BlogOur Partners Respond to DeVos’ New Rule Preventing Undocumented Students from Accessing Critical Emergency Financial Aid
12 June 2020
On June 11, 2020, the Department of Education proposed a new rule regarding the emergency relief funds for students provided by the federal government through the CARES… Read more
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