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

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<a href="https://www.mccfw.org/"> Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness</a>. She says this plan moves toward addressing the failures of the federal financing system.
Plus, two graduates share their student loan experiences.
Links: <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-student-loan-relief-for-borrowers-who-need-it-most/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Who Need It Most</a> <a href="https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/">The Biden-Harris Administration's Student Debt Relief Plan Explained</a>

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