Reprieve experienced over the last three years by as many as 43 million Americans comes to an end as payments begin
Millions of Americans over the last three years experienced what it was like to live without student debt. For many, that meant hundreds of dollars a month that went toward life’s other expenses – rent, buying or maintaining a home, supporting family. The relief was also coupled with hope: Joe Biden announced in August 2022 a plan to cancel $10,000 in loans for low- and middle-income borrowers.
But now, the reprieve for borrowers is coming to an end. Republicans forced an end to the pause in student debt repayments during the debt ceiling debate and student loans payments will begin again in October. In a second blow, the supreme court struck down Biden’s forgiveness plan earlier this summer.
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