Leading Dem on US House education panel, advocates blast student loan changes

Education experts and advocates are concerned that the recent changes to the federal student loan system, driven by the GOP's major tax and spending cut law, will push borrowers toward private lenders, potentially jeopardizing their educational goals. U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia, the leading Democrat on the House Committee on Education, joined these warnings, highlighting the risk of increased financial burden and complexity for students. This shift could undermine access to higher education, especially for those who rely heavily on federal loans, raising significant concerns about the future of student financial support.