Support College Affordability Solutions
Dear Members of Congress
April 25th marks the anniversary of Student Loan Debt exceeding ONE TRILLION DOLLARS.
Members of Congress and the Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos have already taken steps to roll back protections for student borrowers and are considering eliminating programs that have provided access to higher education for millions of americans.
We are asking you to take action today to support solutions to the Student Debt Crisis.Sponsored by
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There are solutions to this crisis of college affordability. Congress could make college more affordable by:
Increasing grant aid to minimize the need for loans. Helping students get their degrees faster by reinstating year-round Pell Grants
Decreasing the cost of student loans, allowing federal student loans to be refinanced when interest rates decline instead of balancing the budget on the backs of our students.
Streamlining federal loan repayment plans to create a single, income-based option with affordable monthly payments for struggling borrowers.
Restoring federally subsidized loans for graduate students.
Enhancing federal loan forgiveness programs for those who choose careers in public service—including teachers—and expand them to include ALL faculty at colleges and universities – contingent and tenured/tenure-track.
Increasing federal aid and providing incentives to increase state aid to institutions, including minority-serving institutions