College Affordability and Student Debt

As the cost of college continues to rise, both college students and their families are faced with taking on more student loan debt. The Center for American Progress is working to make sure that the American higher education system offers an affordable college education for today’s students and an affordable path to repayment for borrowers.

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Congressional Republicans’ Proposed Budget Reconciliation Bill Imperils 4.4 Million Pell Grant Recipients Article
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Congressional Republicans’ Proposed Budget Reconciliation Bill Imperils 4.4 Million Pell Grant Recipients

Proposed changes to Pell Grant eligibility could mean nearly two out of three recipients could lose some or all their federal grant aid and incur up to an additional total of $7,400 for a bachelor’s degree and $3,700 for an associate degree.

Sara Partridge

What Will Happen to Your Student Loans if Trump Closes the Department of Education? In the News

What Will Happen to Your Student Loans if Trump Closes the Department of Education?

In an op-ed published by Teen Vogue, Stephanie Hall outlines what student loan borrowers can expect if the Trump administration successfully shutters the U.S. Department of Education.

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Stephanie Hall

A Progressive Vision for Education in the 21st Century Report
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A Progressive Vision for Education in the 21st Century

This report encompasses key recommendations for strengthening the American education system across early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development.

Jared C. Bass

New Student Debt Relief Policies Fix Broken Promises and Benefit Borrowers Most in Need Article
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New Student Debt Relief Policies Fix Broken Promises and Benefit Borrowers Most in Need

The Biden-Harris administration proposed new regulations that would bring the share of student loan borrowers across the country who receive full or partial relief to about 3 in 4, targeting those who are the most likely to struggle repaying their debt.

Sara Partridge, Madison Weiss, Brendan Duke

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