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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An Overlooked Financial Aid Tool Can Help More Adults Reach College Report
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An Overlooked Financial Aid Tool Can Help More Adults Reach College

The Ability to Benefit provision for federal financial aid is underutilized but has great potential to increase educational attainment among adults without high school diplomas.

Bradley D. Custer

Funding for Federal Student Aid: A Defining Moment for Higher Education Programs Testimony

Funding for Federal Student Aid: A Defining Moment for Higher Education Programs

Jared C. Bass, senior director for Higher Education at the Center for American Progress, testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education on the importance of funding for the Office of Federal Student Aid.

Jared C. Bass

Timeline: Federal Student Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic Article
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Timeline: Federal Student Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This article presents a timeline of recent events related to student loans and takes a look at what’s to come for student loan borrowers.

Bradley D. Custer, Ella Azoulay

After President Biden Cancels Student Debt Report
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After President Biden Cancels Student Debt

Meeting the urgency of the college affordability and student debt crisis will require bold action to restore the promise of opportunity for all Americans.

Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell

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