Student debt is complicated. The impact of student debt across populations is even more complicated.
We have curated some resources that help unpack recent trends in student loan debt, investigate how unequal debt may create unequal life outcomes for graduates, and aggregate programs for those seeking debt relief.
| Resource | Description | I am a… |
|---|---|---|
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | A form used by colleges and universities to determine how much financial aid students are eligible to receive. | Borrower |
| U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid: Student Loan Forgiveness | Reliable, summarized information on types of loan forgiveness, plan structure and eligibility. | Borrower |
| Education Data Initiative: Student Loan Debt Statistics | A summary of current student debt burden, stratified by age gender and race. Includes helpful data visualizations. Transparently communicates scope of debt burden | Researcher |
| NCES IPEDS Data | Reliable and comprehensive data on postsecondary trends | Researcher |
| Investopedia: student Loan Debt by State | Summary of total student loan debt burden in the US | Researcher |
| College Investor: Student Loan Forgiveness Programs by State | A list of state-level programs. Highlights other efforts to document the student loan forgiveness landscape within the United States. | Researcher |
| The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan | Information on the newest income-driven Federal student loan forgiveness program. | Borrower |