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What Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan means for Marylanders

What Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan means for Marylanders

On The Record

September 7, 202223m 27s

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Most people with federal student loans are eligible for some forgiveness, under the plan President Biden announced last month: up to $20,000 for low-income recipients of Pell Grants, $10,000 for other borrowers. What does this mean for Marylanders?

Tisa Silver Canady founded the non-profit Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness. She says this plan moves toward addressing the failures of the federal financing system.

Plus, two graduates share their student loan experiences.

Links:
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Who Need It Most
The Biden-Harris Administration's Student Debt Relief Plan Explained

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