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When Debating Student Loan Debt, Keep College Access in Mind as the End Goal - Presidential Commentary
August 25, 2022
Suzanne M. Rivera, president of Macalester College (MN), writes: 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. Members of the higher education community owe it to students to help them better understand their options for paying for college, including prudent borrowing.