Organizations representing teachers, social workers, realtors, senior citizens, veterans, communities of color, bankers, and more all over the country are voicing their support for states to protect student loan borrowers.
Older consumers are the fastest growing segment of student loan borrowers in the country. AARP chapters nationwide have called on states to take action to protect borrowers.
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees called on California lawmakers to enact a Borrower Bill of Rights.
A coalition of Ohio advocates called on the state's attorney general to stop collections of debts owed to schools during the coronavirus pandemic.
New York's largest public employee union called on state legislators to increase student loan servicing oversight.
VES called for stronger student loan enforcement protections in Maine.
San Francisco's Treasurer called on California legislators to pass a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights.
According to the California Association of Realtors (CAR), 83% of millennials in California cannot afford to buy a home because of their student debt. CAR called on state legislators to pass a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights in California.
The Colorado Bankers Association testified in support of a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights, pointing out the lack of industry oversight in the student loan market.
Progress Virginia joined with 6 other organizations to show how student debt is impacting Virginians all across the state.
AARP Oregon joined with eight other organizations to call for state level oversight of student loan servicers in Oregon.
Consumer Reports called on New Hampshire legislators to pass a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights to increase accountability in the student loan market.
The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty and the American Federation of Teachers - New Mexico partnered with a coalition of advocates to call for a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights in New Mexico.
The nation's largest student loan servicer voiced its support for Colorado's Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights.
Servicemembers are repeatedly denied access to student loan protections. MSVA called on legislators to pass a Borrower Bill of Rights to ensure military borrowers can access protections earned through service to our country.
Student debt creates a unique burden for first generation students. CHIRLA called on CA legislators to establish a Borrower Bill of Rights to ensure all borrowers can access critical repayment protections.
New Era Colorado led the statewide coalition to pass a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights by pushing back against predatory practices in the student loan market.
The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty and the American Federation of Teachers - New Mexico partnered with a coalition of advocates to call for a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights in New Mexico.
Maine Equal Justice highlighted the importance of a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights in giving cosigners critical protections when dealing with student loans.
CalNonprofits called for a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights on behalf of 10,000 California organizations.
ConsumersUnion (now Consumer Reports) called for increased oversight of student loan companies in New York.
A coalition of Ohio advocates called on the state's attorney general to stop collections of debts owed to schools during the coronavirus pandemic.
Older consumers are the fastest growing segment of student loan borrowers in the country. AARP chapters nationwide have called on states to take action to protect borrowers.
The largest civil legal services provider in the country called on legislators to increase protections for New York borrowers.
Research shows that student debt stymies small business formation. New Ventures Maine called on legislators to pass a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights to ensure borrowers are protected.
Maine Center for Economic Policy called on legislators to establish a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights as a critical protection for the entire Maine economy.
The Friends Committee on Legislation in California writes in support of California's AB 376 (Borrower Bill of Rights)
New Yorkers for Responsible Lending, a coalition of hundreds of state organizations, called on lawmakers to pass a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights.
Attorney General Frey called for increased regulation of student loan companies in Maine through a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights.
Young Invincibles called on New York lawmakers to pass a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights.
Coastal Enterprises called for a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights in Maine as an essential tool to protect vulnerable communities.
Older consumers are the fastest growing segment of student loan borrowers in the country. AARP chapters nationwide have called on states to take action to protect borrowers.
Pine Tree Legal testified in support of a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights in Maine.
CID-NY called for a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights in New York to ensure borrowers with disabilities are advised of all available protections when navigating their loans.
Maine People's Alliance called for a a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights as a tool to ensure young people are not forced to leave the state just to afford their student loan payments.
IMPACCT Brooklyn called for a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights in New York.
The president of the Maine Senate supported a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights in the state to establish critical state-level protections for borrowers.
Maine Education Association testified in support of a Borrower Bill of Rights to ensure teachers and other public servants can access critical repayment protections.
The Center for Responsible Lending testified in support of a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights in Maine.
While women make up half of all college attendees, they owe more than two-thirds of outstanding student debt. Maine Women's Lobby called on legislators to pass a Borrower Bill of Rights to ensure equitable access to borrower protections.