More than 1.5 million Illinois residents applied for student loan forgiveness before President Joe Biden’s plan was put on hold amid legal challenges. Illinois leads the nation in applications for student loan debt relief. LatinoVoicesWTTW
said that Illinois’ high rate of applicants for loan forgiveness could be due in part to Illinois institutions working hard to make loan holders aware of the program.
The nonprofit Bottom Line supports first-generation students from low-income backgrounds throughout the college application process.success program director Tiera Diaz said her work acting as a guide throughout the application process, including applying for financial aid, fills a significant gap. Diaz said Bottom Line takes a proactive approach in minimizing student debt from the very earliest stages of the process.
Mendez said in his view, the U.S. has a long way to go to catch up with its peer countries when it comes to ensuring the nation has an educated workforce.
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