Powell Prioritizes Student Loan System Review

Why it matters locally: Changes to the national student loan system could directly affect West Virginia residents who are current or former students, particularly given the state's economic landscape and rates of higher education enrollment.

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.