The student loan debt crisis is a racial, gender, and economic justice issue. Student debt affects people from all walks of life, and Ayanna won’t stop fighting to cancel it.
Last week, we sent out a survey asking people how $50,000 in student loan debt relief would make a difference in their lives. Hundreds of you responded, and we want to take a moment to lift up some of the powerful stories.
Here are just some of the responses we’ve received to the question: How would the cancellation of $50,000 in student loan debt help you?
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“It would completely get rid of my federal loans, which I have been paying on for over 20 years. I’d still have a small private loan, but just paying that amount is far easier on my budget. This would help me immensely, as I have MS and take a very expensive medication to treat it.” - Amanda “It would help me be able to afford orthodontic care I’ve been putting off. It would also put me in a better financial position down the road to be able to one day own a home. Both of these things, along with not having such a large amount of debt hanging over my head, would considerably improve my mental health and well-being.” - Lauren “Releasing me from the burden of student debt would save my life. I am paying almost $4,000 a year in student loans. To be able to save that money for my retirement would be absolutely life-changing.” - Rashid “I would be able to save to have a down payment to a house and ensure intergenerational wealth.” - Crystal “Cancelling my student loan debt would mean I can make my home mortgage payments without stress or worry that I won't have enough for both. It would mean I can put some money towards some much-needed repairs to my home, repairs that I can't afford with my monthly student loan payments. It would mean that my doctoral degree in public health from a public university is valued by my community that I work in every day to improve health and wellness.” - Nicole “It would alleviate a heavy economical burden on my family. It will allow us to prepare for our future instead of living paycheck to paycheck. It would change our lives completely.” - Nathalie “It would erase it and free up cash for child care expenses.” - Halcyon “It would make the difference between paying bills or buying groceries during some months.” - Kathryn |
No one should be saddled with insurmountable student debt, but millions of people are carrying this burden every day. And President Biden has the executive authority to cancel it.
Ayanna and our movement have been leading the fight to cancel at least $50,000 in federal student loan debt for every borrower, and we must keep up the pressure on President Biden to extend and expand this life-changing relief.
Thank you for being in this fight for justice and equity.
In solidarity,
The A-Team
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