Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

While complete student loan forgiveness is one option to consider, William Elliott noted in the previous lesson that it is not a “silver bullet,” explaining that student loan forgiveness on its own would not solve the problem. In this lesson, we explore other policies, perspectives, and pathways forward that could support student loan borrowers and minimize excessive debt in the future.

We are joined again by four of our expert contributors who share with us a wide spectrum of ideas. In this video, Brian Jacob describes various policies and perspectives that should be considered as individuals and policy makers determine next steps.