Article updated on Sep 27, 2024
Both presidential candidates have shared very different plans for the future of student loans programs.
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Edited by Courtney Johnston Senior Editor Courtney Johnston is a senior editor leading the CNET Money team. Passionate about financial literacy and inclusion, she has a decade of experience as a freelance journalist covering policy, financial news, real estate and investing. A New Jersey native, she graduated with an M.A. in English Literature and Professional Writing from the University of Indianapolis, where she also worked as a graduate writing instructor.
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Table of Contents
- What a Kamala Harris presidency could mean for student loans
- What a second Donald Trump term could mean for student loans
- What can students and parents do now to prepare?
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