Americans owe $1.7 trillion in student loan debt.

45 million+ Americans are suffering under the weight of student loan debt.

Right-wing special interests are blocking debt relief for 40 million people.

2/3 of student debt is owed by women.

1 in 3 borrowers age 65+ are in default.

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The Student Borrower Protection Center is leading a nationwide effort to the end the student debt crisis.

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Through innovative partnerships and projects, we are leading a nationwide effort to protect borrowers and halt widespread abuses by the student loan industry.

Racial & Economic Justice

Exposing how student debt and predatory practices are exacerbating racial and economic disparities

Investigations

Working to balance the scales for the millions of Americans being ripped off by a student loan system fraught with corruption and abuse.

States for Student Borrower Protection

Empowering states to crack down on predatory student loan companies and strengthen borrower protections.

Student Loan Law Initiative

Bringing together leading consumer law scholars to develop rigorous academic research aimed at ending the student debt crisis.

Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs)

Combating the growing threat of employer use of on-the-job education and training debt to trap workers in abusive and low-wage jobs.

Cancelling Debt for Public Service Workers

Helping borrowers access Public Service Loan Forgiveness and navigate program changes.

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Advocates Sound Alarm as Lead Detractor of Student Debt Cancellation, Joshua Divine, Is Nominated for Lifetime Federal Judicial Appointment

Later today, Joshua Divine, chief legal architect behind the Republican states-led opposition to the Biden Administration’s student debt relief efforts,…

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Trump Administration Caves on Plans to Snatch Social Security Benefits After Months of Pressure From Borrower Advocates

ED told reporters that the Trump Admin was reversing course and pausing its plans to offset the Social Security benefits…

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Groups Urge U.S. Department of Education to Ensure Robust Representation on Student Debt Rulemaking Panel

Letter proposes slate of diverse and qualified negotiators ready to lend vital expertise and experience on PSLF and IDR.

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Protect Borrowers Congressional Casework Tool

If you are having an issue with your federal student loans or your student loan servicer, you can contact your senator or representative and request casework assistance.

Voices Behind the Student Debt Crisis

Read quotes from borrowers across the country on the need for affordable student debt payments and relief.

President Trump Promised Lower Costs, Instead He and Congressional Republicans are Pushing Millions of Working Families Further Into the Red

House Republicans are moving forward with their plans to pass a budget that will allow them to deliver $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to billionaires and big corporations by cutting education, lifesaving healthcare and food assistance, and other critical social programs that working families rely on.

Former CFPB, FTC, and White House Officials Join the Fight to Protect Borrowers

SBPC, UC SLLI, and Protect Borrowers Action are proud to announce a new cohort of fellows who will bring their deep experience serving across the White House, CFPB, and the FTC to the fight to protect borrowers.

Statewide Fact Sheets: Higher Ed & Student Debt

Check out how the student debt crisis impacts communities in your state.

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Americans owe $1.7 trillion in student loan debt.

45 million+ Americans are suffering under the weight of student loan debt.

Right-wing special interests are blocking debt relief for 40 million people.

2/3 of student debt is owed by women.

1 in 3 borrowers age 65+ are in default.

The Student Borrower Protection Center is leading a nationwide effort to the end the student debt crisis.

Our Work

Racial & Economic Justice

Investigations

States for Student Borrower Protection

Student Loan Law Initiative

Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs)

Cancelling Debt for Public Service Workers

News

Advocates Sound Alarm as Lead Detractor of Student Debt Cancellation, Joshua Divine, Is Nominated for Lifetime Federal Judicial Appointment

Trump Administration Caves on Plans to Snatch Social Security Benefits After Months of Pressure From Borrower Advocates

Groups Urge U.S. Department of Education to Ensure Robust Representation on Student Debt Rulemaking Panel

Latest Work

Protect Borrowers Congressional Casework Tool

Voices Behind the Student Debt Crisis

President Trump Promised Lower Costs, Instead He and Congressional Republicans are Pushing Millions of Working Families Further Into the Red

Former CFPB, FTC, and White House Officials Join the Fight to Protect Borrowers

Statewide Fact Sheets: Higher Ed & Student Debt

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