Pause Student Loan Payments Now The Department of Education must implement a payment pause to provide immediate relief to millions of Americans.

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Connecticut vets and UConn back revival of Kirkland‑M. Kerr program to boost state veterinary pipeline Veterinarians, UConn faculty and the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association urged lawmakers to reestablish the Kirkland‑M. Kerr program to reserve out‑of‑state veterinary seats and reduce tuition differentials, estimating annual costs of about $1.4–$1.6 million and proposing return‑to‑state practice requirements or loan‑forgiveness to keep graduates in Connecticut.

Connecticut is facing a critical shortage of veterinarians, and a revived tuition-support program could be the key to bringing home talented graduates—could this be the solution we've been waiting for?

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Oakland County continues funding for Savvy to help residents navigate student loan repayment Oakland County will continue funding Savvy to provide no‑cost student loan repayment navigation after the board included continued funding in the 2026 fiscal budget; Savvy will offer services and a Feb. 25 town hall for borrowers.

Oakland County is extending its commitment to help residents tackle student loan debt by funding Savvy's expert repayment navigation service—offered at no cost!

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Subcommittee delays student-loan program for physicians amid budget concerns HB 663, a sponsor-backed plan to permit up to $50,000 per year in state-backed student loans for medical students who commit to practice in high-need specialties in rural/underserved Virginia areas, drew broad support from medical societies and students but was laid on the table 5–2 due to fiscal concerns.

A groundbreaking program to alleviate student debt for future physicians in Virginia was just tabled, leaving many wondering about the future of healthcare in rural areas.

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Subcommittee gently lays on table bill to cap mandatory non‑education fees at 3% amid university concerns House Bill 436 would classify essential student‑service fees as tuition and cap growth of mandatory non‑education/general fees at 3% per academic year to improve transparency and predictability; universities warned the change could affect financing of previously committed projects and debt; the subcommittee gently laid the bill on the table with a 5–3 vote.

Virginia's House Bill 436 could reshape student fees by capping their growth at 3%—but university concerns are sparking debate on its financial implications.

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Rep. Manohar pitches employer-funded GRIP to keep New Hampshire graduates in state Rep. Sanjeev Manohar told the House Education Committee HB 17-01 would create a voluntary, employer-funded framework to encourage New Hampshire college graduates to stay in the state, stressing it is "about retention, not recruitment" and requires little state spending beyond reporting.

Rep. Sanjeev Manohar's new bill aims to keep New Hampshire's college grads from leaving the state by creating a unique, employer-funded retention program.

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Rep. Roger Williams pitches trade-school expansion and proposals to curb ninth-grade dropouts Rep. Roger Williams said he is promoting bills to encourage trade careers, including requiring state schools to show trade-school tuition comparisons to applicants and urging four-year colleges to offer trade degrees to address a workforce gap and student-debt concerns.

Rep. Roger Williams is pushing for trade-school pathways to combat soaring dropout rates and student debt, advocating for clear comparisons between college and trade tuition.

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Oakland County recap: student‑debt relief, school mental‑health grants, housing and Downtown Pontiac progress A recorded statement summarized Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ 2025 accomplishments, including a Student Debt Relief Initiative with 2,500+ registrants and nearly $30 million projected forgiveness, a school mental‑health program serving 155,000+ students, investments in parks and affordable housing, expanded anti‑trafficking training, and Downtown Pontiac redevelopment milestones.

Oakland County is on track for a transformative 2025, with groundbreaking initiatives in student debt relief, mental health support for schools, and exciting downtown redevelopment!

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Borrowers, legal‑aid groups warn proposed repayment and loan‑cap changes could harm millions Borrower advocates and legal aid groups at the Department of Education hearing urged preserving automatic IDR protections, rehabilitation pathways, and deferments, and warned that phasing out existing income‑driven plans and Graduate PLUS loans could raise defaults and limit access to graduate education.

Borrowers and advocates are sounding the alarm at the Department of Education, warning that proposed changes to repayment plans could devastate millions seeking higher education.

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Committee hears proposal for John F. Kennedy service scholarship to offset student debt for volunteers Rep. Irina DeRosa testified in favor of a bill that would provide a one‑time educational award to Massachusetts residents who served in Peace Corps, AmeriCorps or Commonwealth Corps and work in nonprofit or government roles; no cost estimate was finalized at the hearing.

Massachusetts is taking a bold step to reduce student debt with a new scholarship program for volunteers, offering $5,000 to those who serve in nonprofit or government roles.

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Feds restart loan forgiveness program following lawsuit Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

After months of legal pressure, the Trump admin resumed student loan forgiveness under the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program.

🎓 Nearly 800K Washingtonians owe $28B in federal loans.

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Australian Government wipes 20% of student debt.

Big news for Aussie students! 🎉 The government just slashed student debt by 20%, offering a much-needed financial boost. #StudentDebtRelief #Australia #GoodNews

Texas Education Department aims for 550K annual post-secondary credentials and reduced student debt Texas sets target for 550,000 credentials of value while tackling student debt concerns.

Texas is raising the bar with a bold new goal to ensure 70% of residents have post-secondary education, aiming to meet the soaring demand for skilled workers in today's job market.

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Stuck in a financial jam? 🔄 Federal student loan relief on the horizon! March 2nd deadline looms, but thousands stand to gain 20+ months of no payments. Don't wait—check eligibility now! #StudentDebtRelief #FinanceHelp learn how you can get finiancial grant as us citizen: tinyurl.com/hsidnl

Keep up the pressure! The Senate is now pushing a budget reconciliation bill that slashes student loan forgiveness, Medicaid & SNAP.

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Tell Senators: Oppose Attacks to Americans with Student Debt We the undersigned express deep concern and opposition to the reconciliation bill that aims to cut $350 billion in funding for higher education, student loan repayment programs, and Pell Grants. We u...

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Local schools eliminate student lunch debt and construction projects progress despite heavy rain Schools will end the year with zero lunch debt as construction projects stay on schedule.

Souderton Area School District is eliminating student lunch debt and keeping construction projects on track, despite the rain!

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Senate hearing addresses rising college costs and the need for merit-based education Senators discuss skyrocketing college costs and advocate for merit-based higher education reforms.

The U.S. Senate is sounding the alarm on skyrocketing college costs and the urgent need for reforms to make higher education accessible for all!

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A majority of students plan to work and save this year as education costs rise

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UW Green Bay enhances local education partnerships to reduce student debt UW Green Bay promotes local education to help students save on tuition and improve workforce access.

Sheboygan is redefining education with local partnerships that cut costs and keep graduates contributing to the community!

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Meanwhile, the powerful and elite get massive breaks, but the rest of us face the burden. We need systemic change that doesn't prioritize the wealthiest at the expense of hard-working people, especially those struggling with crushing student debt. #TaxFairness #StudentDebtRelief

Arkansas funds $7.1M for higher education grants in veterinary and medical fields Arkansas allocates over $7 million for higher education grants and loans for 2025-2026.

Arkansas is making a bold move to enhance healthcare education with a $7.1 million investment aimed at helping students in dentistry, optometry, and more!

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Connecticut launches Mary Ann Handley Award for debt-free community college program Board of Regents will implement debt-free community college program starting fall 2020

Connecticut is taking a bold step toward a debt-free future in education with the introduction of House Bill 6885, aimed at easing the financial burden for community college students.

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