Powell Prioritizes Student Loan System Review

Why it matters locally: Wyoming students and graduates with federal student loans could see changes to their repayment terms and interest rates as a result of this national review.

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The newly appointed head of the national student loan body has designated the student loan system as an immediate focus. She assumed her role this week, indicating that reviewing the system is among her first tasks. She has previously made public statements regarding the interest rates associated with Plan 2 loans. In past comments, she characterized these interest rates.