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FAFSA: Short-term pain on enrollments, but hope of long-term gain
Times Higher Education

FAFSA: Short-term pain on enrollments, but hope of long-term gain

Laura Perna of the Graduate School of Education says that last year’s FAFSA delays caused confusion and challenges that have had effects on this year’s enrollment intake.

Biden administration tries again to relieve student debt
Marketplace (NPR)

Biden administration tries again to relieve student debt

Cary Coglianese of Penn Carey Law says that federal judges could still strike down President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan on grounds that the White House is acting outside its authority.

A boomer with $50,000 in student loans voted for Trump in the last election. But with Biden’s new repayment plan blocked, she’s considering supporting a Democratic ticket
Business Insider

A boomer with $50,000 in student loans voted for Trump in the last election. But with Biden’s new repayment plan blocked, she’s considering supporting a Democratic ticket

An estimate from the Wharton School found that the SAVE plan for student loan repayment could cost $475 billion over 10 years.