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January 16, 2025

In Last Remaining Days of Biden Administration, Education Department Announces Final IDR Account Adjustment Payment Counts to Help Protect Credit Towards Critical Student Debt Relief for Vulnerable Borrowers and Public Service Workers

Student Borrower Protection Center urges all borrowers to head to federal student aid account and document payment count updates.

January 13, 2025

As 119th Congress Begins, Advocates Unveil Statewide and Congressional District Snapshots of the Student Loan Debt Crisis

Read SBPC's latest press release.

January 13, 2025

2025 Statewide and Congressional District Fact Sheets on the Student Loan Debt Crisis

Download a fact sheet of student debt data for your state or congressional district!

December 20, 2024

Advocates Applaud Latest Round of Debt Relief Announced by Biden-Harris Administration, Pledge to Continue the Fight to Protect Borrowers

Latest round of debt relief comes as Biden-harris administration withdraws series of draft “Plan B” debt relief rules.

December 11, 2024

Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Headed Towards A Default Cliff

For the first time in four-and-a-half years, millions of student loan borrowers will soon feel the economically draconian penalties of a student loan default once again.

Mark Huelsman |

December 4, 2024

Families and Voters Expect Policymakers to Take Action on College Affordability and Student Debt

By Mark Huelsman | December 4, 2024 On the heels of the 2024 election, two key themes have emerged in the national policy conversation, particularly as it pertains to addressing student debt and college affordability. On one hand, there has been a renewed focus and reflection on how best to...

December 2, 2024

As Hundreds of Organizations Applaud Progress to Address Student Debt Crisis, Advocates and Borrowers Reaffirm Urgent Need for Relief—No Matter Who’s in the White House

Actions highlight lasting importance of debt relief and strong support for President Biden’s student debt hardship rule.

November 21, 2024

High Cost of Student Debt Continues to Motivate Voters Across Party Lines, Remains a Top Concern Amid Crisis of Rising Costs and Economic Strains

Two-thirds of Republican voters trust the incoming Trump Administration to make student debt and the cost of college more affordable.

November 19, 2024

Two Independent Government Watchdogs, One Conclusion: MOHELA Is a Threat to Working People and the Student Loan System

CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman and FSA Ombudsman both warn of widespread failures by MOHELA amid historic spike in borrower complaints.

November 6, 2024

Advocates Vow to Protect the Tens of Millions of Americans with Student Debt from Trump’s Anti-Borrower Policies

Forged during the first Trump presidency, the Student Borrower Protection Center will not allow threats to borrowers and their families to go unanswered.

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