What should Congress do to address the student debt crisis?
Isla Marlowe — Senator from Delta · Congressional Senate · United States
Published Nov 21, 2025, 12:54 PM
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Background
Congress is debating a proposal to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt per borrower. Supporters argue it would provide economic relief and boost spending power. Opponents believe it is unfair to those who have already paid off their loans and that it doesn’t address the root causes of rising tuition costs.
Options
Forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt per borrower
Provide no debt forgiveness but focus on future tuition reforms
Offer partial forgiveness based on income limits
Forgive student debt entirely for all borrowers
Allow borrowers to refinance their loans at lower interest rates without outright forgiveness