Hello,
Student debt is a problem across the country—but it’s particularly bad in Vermont. Student debt is higher here—$31,000 a person—than the national average.
Higher education is often the gateway to the American middle class. In many industries, bachelor’s or even master’s degrees are required for entry level jobs. But as the price of college soars, Vermonters and people across the country are getting crushed by debt.
The pandemic has only made it harder for families to make ends meet. Canceling up to $50,000 of student debt would provide relief to millions, start to close the racial wealth gap, and quicken our pandemic recovery. President Biden has issued an emergency pause on federal student loan payments through August. But people can’t live and plan with short-term band-aids, they need long-term relief.
We shouldn't be punishing students with a lifetime of debt for simply pursuing a higher education. Peter’s been listening to Vermont students for years, and he’s heard about how they are forced into heavy debt to finish school.
That’s why he continues to work to make higher education affordable and reduce the crushing burden of student loan debt. He’s fighting to increase access to community college, make debt-free public college a reality for all, and reduce the burden of student loans. He’s fighting to solve the student debt crisis today and make sure we don’t have another one on our hands tomorrow.
And we need to fight by his side.
Thanks for taking action,
Team Welch
