President Biden Announces Student Debt Forgiveness Plan
Clip: 08/24/2022 | 11m 16s
President Joe Biden is out with a plan that cancels up to $10,000 in federal loans for those making less than $125,000 a year. Low-income students who received Pell Grants will see their balance decline by double that at $20,000. The White House estimates the relief plan will impact more than 40 million borrowers nationwide.
Aired: 08/24/22 |
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