OTC AskRegs Experts: Congress Tackles Student Loan Reform and Updates to Operation Fresh Start
This week on "Off the Cuff," Allie, Jill, and David discuss some congressional activity on student loan reform and field questions surrounding Operation 'Fresh Start' as well as some frameworks that financial aid officers can follow. Hugh then shares recent news from the White House and ED related to the Biden administration’s debt cancellation plan, and provides additional details on how student loan reform legislation could be impacted by the upcoming midterm elections.
Speakers
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| Allie Arcese Director of Communications |
Jill Desjean Senior Policy Analyst |
David Tolman Instructional Design & Content Specialist |
Hugh Ferguson Senior Reporter / Podcast Producer |
Resources
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- Episode Transcript (PDF)
- House Democrats Share Plans for College Affordability Through Increased Pell Grants and Cheaper Student Loans
- House Democrats Unveil Package Seeking to Lower College Costs
- Foxx Outlines Republican Vision for Higher Education Reform
- Borrowers Eligible for Debt Cancellation Will Receive Automatic Refunds on Past Payments, Per Updated ED Guidance
- ED Details State-by-State Estimated Impact of Student Debt Cancellation
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Publication Date: 9/23/2022
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