FCK Student Debt is a special project by @Students7United to eliminate all of the student loan debt created by higher education institutions in Minnesota.
"I have not been able to save, still renting and unsure if I will ever be able to afford a house of my own. A lot of things have been put on hold because of debt - a big part of which was student loans." - Lindsey, Nebraska #StudentDebtStories
No doubt about it- Student Debt forces people of color, people with disabilities, and lower-income students to take out loans that they might not be able to pay back. Cancel Student Debt Now!
Incarcerated borrowers face systemic hurdles in accessing information about their student loans—even just contacting their servicers can be nearly impossible!
This results in disastrous debt coming out of prison, making getting back on your feet almost unachievable.
When schools withhold academic transcripts from students who owe student debt, the student is left in limbo: they can’t get a job to earn the income they need to pay off their debt without a degree.
For years, borrowers have been sharing their frustrations with us when it comes to interest. Here's a snapshot of what borrowers have been dealing with.
We need broad-based student debt cancellation, and we need to cancel ALL interest.
#StoriesOfInterest#StudentDebtStories