Will student loans get canceled?

Will student loans get canceled?

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The Biden administration's initial plan to forgive student loans was blocked by the Supreme Court, which ruled it lacked authority under the Heroes Act. In response, Biden proposed a new plan using the Higher Education Act, which requires a lengthy regulatory process. Legal experts anticipate further challenges, but the administration aims to provide relief to as many borrowers as possible. The outcome remains uncertain as the October deadline for payment resumption approaches.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the Supreme Court ruled against the Biden administration's initial student loan forgiveness plan?

It lacked proper legal authority under the Heroes Act.

It only benefited a small group of people.

It was not popular among the public.

It was too costly.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which law is the Biden administration using for its second attempt at student loan cancellation?

The Affordable Care Act

The CARES Act

The Higher Education Act

The Heroes Act

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant factor that could delay the implementation of the new student loan forgiveness plan?

The regulatory process required by the Higher Education Act

Technical issues with the application process

Lack of funding

Public opposition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the new student loan forgiveness plan differ from the previous one?

To include more people

To address legal issues raised in court

To increase the amount of forgiveness

To reduce the overall cost

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern for borrowers as the new plan is being developed?

The October deadline for payment resumption

The availability of new loans

The impact on credit scores

The interest rates on loans