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New Student Loan Rules: Colleges Share Default Risk

This act changes the student loan system, making colleges financially responsible for defaulted loans. The goal is to protect students and taxpayers, and encourage institutions to better manage student debt risks. Some collected funds will support low-income students.
Key points
Colleges will pay a portion of defaulted student loan costs if their students frequently default.
Payment amounts depend on the institution's student loan default rate.
Colleges can get waivers or reductions if they implement student loan management plans and financial counseling.
Collected funds will be used for default prevention and additional grants for low-income students.
Colleges cannot deny admission or financial aid based on student risk factors for loan default.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5065
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Process start date: 2022-09-29