By tying student loan forgiveness to borrowers reconnecting with their loan servicers, President Biden can ease the transition back toward loan repayments.

Updates on people’s health, housing, and livelihoods since August 19, 2020.

The Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security has saved taxpayers money and paved the way for long-term reform, but a new fee on commingled securities could put the security at risk. 

By using multiple metrics that holistically capture the return on students’ investment in higher education, policymakers can develop a reliable high-quality accountability system.