Originally airing on HBO on March 17, 2024, John Oliver discusses the over 43 million Americans paying off student loans, how so many people have come to take on student loan debt, why it’s so hard to pay off, and what we can do about it. The episode references NCLC and CLASP’s report, Disproportionately Impacted:…
Read More about Student Loans: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Appearing in The New York Times on March 21, 2025, Tara Siegel Bernard interviews NCLC co-director of advocacy Abby Shafroth for a story on the over $140 million in incremental relief for nearly four million student loan borrowers. “There are a lot of people who need to consolidate by this deadline to benefit and potentially…
USDS will improve servicing environment for borrowers, Congress must approve additional funding for effective implementation
We acknowledge that USDS represents an improved servicing environment for borrowers and offer recommendations to ensure a successful transition to the USDS servicing environment.
Despite its name, the College Cost Reduction Act would actually further increase the cost of college or career training for many Americans.
Read More about House Committee Markup on Student Loan Bill is Misguided
This coalition letter from organizations representing students, consumers, veterans, faculty and staff, civil rights advocates, and researchers expresses concerns with multiple provisions in H.R. 6951, The College Cost Reduction Act (CCRA). Although this legislative package includes some new approaches to holding colleges accountable for student outcomes and incorporates some bipartisan proposals, the package also includes…
Read More about Coalition Letter Opposing H.R. 6951, The College Cost Reduction Act (CCRA)
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