The student loan debt crisis and the promise of income driven repayment reform

Abstract: 

This article analyzes the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan plan unveiled by the Biden administration in 2023. Author Max Wolf-Johnson describes the context of recent student loan policy and analyzes how well the SAVE plan addresses gaps in the current system. The article concludes by exploring policy recommendations for further improving income-driven repayment plans.

Publication date: 
July 1, 2024
Publication type: 
Journal Article