New @USCBO figures show that the cost of the federal student loan program over the 2024-2034 budget window will be $393 billion.

Quick 🧵on the new numbers. @USCBO $221bn of the cost comes from expected losses on the $1.1 trillion in student loans that the federal government will issue between 2024 and 2034.

$140bn comes from re-estimates and modifications to the existing loan portfolio (read: loan forgiveness).

Good morning! I’m so excited to share an update to FREOPP’s analysis of college return on investment (ROI).

We calculate the financial value of 53,000 college degrees & certificates, which can help students and other stakeholders better navigate the college decision. First of all, a link to the full report: freopp.org/does-college-p…

Everything you need to know about the Biden administration's proposed new income-driven repayment plan, in one thread. 🧵🧵🧵

ed.gov/news/press-rel… ED dropped its long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking for its new IBR plan this morning. This was originally announced as a component of the loan cancellation package last August.

Text is here: www2.ed.gov/policy/highere… Comments due in 30 days

Good morning! I have a new issue brief out for @FREOPP looking at the value of public colleges and universities in different states. 🧵

freopp.org/ranking-the-50… @FREOPP The analysis looks at the median return on investment (ROI) for undergraduate degrees and certificates at public schools in each state, using program-level ROI estimates available here: freopp.org/is-college-wor…

And the winner is… 🥁🥁🥁