#155: Student loan payments resume next month. Host Brian De Los Santos talks to NPR's Cory Turner about what people need to know right now. Then, LAist reporter Julia Barajas tells us how we got to this point, where we have so much student loan debt in the US, and the role California plays in that.

You can find Cory's 12 key things borrowers need to know here: https://www.npr.org/2023/08/31/1196875027/student-loan-repayment-forgiveness

And here's Julia's deep dive explainer into loan history: https://laist.com/news/education/how-student-debt-grew-history-california

And if you need to figure out your loans, go ahead and head to: https://studentaid.gov/

#155: Student loan payments resume next month. Host Brian De Los Santos talks to NPR's Cory Turner about what people need to know right now. Then, LAist reporter Julia Barajas tells us how we got to this point, where we have so much student loan debt in the US, and the role California plays in that. You can find Cory's 12 key things borrowers need to know here: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/08/31/1196875027/student-loan-repayment-forgiveness">https://www.npr.org/2023/08/31/1196875027/student-loan-repayment-forgiveness</a>
And here's Julia's deep dive explainer into loan history: <a href="https://laist.com/news/education/how-student-debt-grew-history-california">https://laist.com/news/education/how-student-debt-grew-history-california</a>
And if you need to figure out your loans, go ahead and head to: <a href="https://studentaid.gov/">https://studentaid.gov/</a>

How to L.A. aims to drop a little knowledge about ALL the things that affect the people of Los Angeles, whether that’s something that makes our city great (tacos!) or something that we need to work on, like the alarming number of traffic collisions. We serve the curious Angeleno who wants to better connect with our city, discover the new, navigate the confusing and even drive some change along the way. 

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

How to L.A. aims to drop a little knowledge about ALL the things that affect the people of Los Angeles, whether that’s something that makes our city great (tacos!) or something that we need to work on, like the alarming number of traffic collisions. We serve the curious Angeleno who wants to better connect with our city, discover the new, navigate the confusing and even drive some change along the way. 
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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