Free My Future: Virtual Student Loan Debt Summit 2024
Tuesday, November 19th, NextGen Policy, along with an incredible lineup of speakers and expert panelists, hosted the fourth Free My Future: Virtual Student Loan Debt Summit. California policymakers, legislative staff, advocates, and student borrowers alike will learn strategies for overcoming student debt; hear directly from higher education and student debt experts; key government leaders as well as fellow advocates. We’ve covered the latest updates and policy developments related to federal student loans through a series of panels, workshops, and speaker presentations. Check out the resources discussed and full panel recordings below!
FMF 2024 Resources
Our Partners
Cal Grant Reform
Our Student Debt Advocacy Wins
CSAC Student Debt Workgroup
2020 Budget Win!
The Budget Act of 2020 created the Student Debt Workgroup at the California Student Aid Commission, to research strategies and concepts to ensure that borrowers are able to access the most financially beneficial loan programs, most affordable repayment plans, and any available debt service forgiveness programs.
AB 424
Private Student Loan Collections Reform Act (Stone)
Signed by the Governor in 2021, this bill protects borrowers with private student loans from abusive, predatory debt collection lawsuits.
$10 Million Budget Allocation to DFPI
2022 Budget Win!
Creating a student loan borrower outreach campaign at the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).
AB 376
Student Borrower Bill of Rights (Stone)
Signed by the Governor in 2020, this bill protects student borrowers against predatory lending by student loan servicers.
Past Free My Future Student Loan Debt Summit Resources
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