A temporary freeze on student loan payments is set to expire Dec. 31, adding a financial burden back on those already struggling through a pandemic-induced economic crisis.
President-elect Joe Biden has proposed $10,000 in student-loan forgiveness for all borrowers.
Critics argue that student-loan forgiveness is a regressive transfer of wealth helping those who, thanks to their degree, have the ability to pay their debt off.
Coming up on All Sides with Ann Fisher: What should be done about student debt.
Guests:
Michael Vasquez, senior investigative reporter, Chronicle of Higher Education
Rachael Collyer, program director, Ohio Student Association
Piet van Lier, research consultant, Policy Matters Ohio
Allison Schrager, aenior fellow, The Manhattan Institute, and contributing editor, City Journal