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SCOTUS student loan forgiveness ruling hits many Black borrowers hard

12 min

Last month, the United States Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s student debt forgiveness program. The decision was particularly discouraging for Black borrowers, who typically hold $25k more in debt than white borrowers. Tanisha Bhat, an intern with the Bay State Banner, joins The Common to discuss how local Black borrowers are reacting to the decision. 

Late last month, the United States Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s student debt forgiveness program – a huge disappointment for thousands of borrowers who were hoping for some financial relief. The blow was particularly discouraging for Black borrowers, who typically hold $25k more in debt than white borrowers.

Tanisha Bhat, an intern with the Bay State Banner and a rising senior at Boston University, joins The Common to discuss how local Black borrowers are reacting to the decision.

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