President Joe Biden announced the cancelation of over $7 billion in student debt for 160,000 people, bringing the total number of Americans benefiting from debt relief actions to 4.75 million.
Key Points
160,000 people to have student debt canceled
Debt relief totaling $7.7 billion
Biden's ongoing efforts to make higher education affordable
Pros
Relief for 160,000 people
Total of $7.7 billion in student debt forgiven
Biden's commitment to making higher education accessible
Cons
Supreme Court previously blocked a larger debt cancelation plan
Criticism from some regarding the use of tax dollars for loan forgiveness