Bobby Scott: “So the employees take the downside risk. What about the upside, who enjoys the upside surprise?”

Student loan debt now exceeds $1.7 trillion. Borrowers need clear guidance and certainty.

The sweeping changes to the federal student loan system originating from that law are compounding the issues that have risen from the dismantling of the Education Department.

I’m disappointed the majority again ignores parents’ concerns, favoring divisive culture wars for political gain.

Instead, they’re forced to deal with uncertainty and chaos created by an administration that has systematically weakened the federal student aid system.