Powell Prioritizes Student Loan System Review

Why it matters locally: Changes to the national student loan system, including potential adjustments to interest rates, could significantly affect the financial obligations of Alabama residents pursuing higher education or those currently repaying student loans.

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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.