April 16 Coalition Letter to Congressional Leadership advocating for public service loan forgiveness to be part of COVID-19 relief

Abstract

On behalf of the National Education Association (NEA) and the undersigned organizations, we write to urge Congress to include student loan debt cancellation in any future COVID-19 relief package. Student loan debt is already an immense strain for the individuals and families who must bear it, and it slows spending and investment in communities that hinders our nation’s growth. As we look toward the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that we will be coping with its aftereffects for months and years to come. We must consider the strategies that will not only help us regain to our footing, but also position us for growth. Canceling at least $30,000 in outstanding student loan debt per borrower will provide relief for individuals and families and enable the economic vitality that America must experience in order to fully recover.