Alexander Votes To Make It Simpler, Easier For Students To Repay Loans

  • Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander Wednesday said he voted to simplify student loan repayment plans and make it easier for students to repay their student loans, and voted against the Senate Democrats’ proposal to raise taxes and increase the federal debt to reduce some old loans by $1 a day but do nothing for new students. 

Senator Alexander said, “I voted for a long-term, serious proposal to simplify the maze of student loan repayment options and make it easier for students to manage their loans relative to their income. I voted against an unserious and unfair proposal to raise taxes and increase the debt just to save former students about $1 a day on their loans, on average, while doing nothing for current or future students. I look forward to discussing more serious, long-term proposals that will help students pay for college when the Senate education committee works on reauthorizing the Higher Education Act.” 

The bipartisan budget amendment to make federal student loan repayment options more manageable was introduced by Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and cosponsored by Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Alexander, Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.). The amendment would allow for a simplified approach to student loan repayment options that may reduce the numerous income-based repayment options that now exist. This makes student loan repayments more manageable and easier in which to enroll, said officials. 

The Senate Wednesday voted to accept the Burr amendment. It rejected the Democrats’ proposal by a vote of 46-53.

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