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.
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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 |
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Publication Date: 9/23/2022
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House Subcommittee Hearing Takes Aim at Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan
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FSA Announces Date Range, Road Map for 2024-25 FAFSA Launch
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Testimony Before Congress or Presentations to Hill Staff
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Department of Education Regulatory or Process Issues or Other Executive Branch Departments
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