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Understanding the Tax Implications of Student Debt Forgiveness

A new analysis shows the risk of converting education debt into tax debt for many low-income borrowers.
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Structural Changes to Student Loan Repayment Could Make Forgiveness Work Better for Struggling Borrowers

The current system has gotten increasingly generous for doctors and lawyers with $200,000 in debt while continuing to fail struggling borrowers.
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Extending Student Loan Relief during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Focusing assistance on those who have been particularly affected by the pandemic could help buy time to implement a permanent solution.
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Is Student Loan Forgiveness an Effective Form of Economic Stimulus?

Evidence shows canceling student debt outright is a weak strategy for fiscal stimulus.
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What Does the COVID-19 Fiscal Relief Package Mean for Student Loan Borrowers?

Though the current plan will help struggling borrowers avoid further negative consequences, it won’t increase cash flow for the most vulnerable groups.
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Most Students Receive a Florida Private School Choice Scholarship for Two Years or Fewer: What Does That Mean?

Understanding why students leave the program could inform policy decisions in Florida and around the country.
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Evaluating Proposed Changes to Pell Grants

Policymakers and advocates are taking two varying approaches to reform the federal Pell grant program.
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Exploring Education Data Reveals Increasing Diversity in Maryland Schools

Urban's Education Data Explorer reveals enrollment trends in Howard County, which is currently discussing redistricting.
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Can We Design Student Loan Forgiveness to Target Low-Income Families?

Proposals to forgive student debt have been criticized for disproportionately benefiting high-income families.
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We Made an Important Correction to Our Student Debt Analysis

Sometimes following the data requires us to acknowledge mistakes and fix them.

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