When debating student loan debt, keep college access in mind as the end goal
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The Biden administration’s recent decision regarding student loan repayment relief is welcome news to many borrowers. Yet, amid the fierce debate over whether millions of Americans should have their debt reduced or forgiven, we must not lose sight of what should be our overarching goal: more college access for more students who want a degree.
Originally published: August 24, 2022
Author: Suzanne Rivera
Position: President
Institution: Macalester College
Published by: The Hechinger Report