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The Biden administration continues to explore ways to forgive student loan debt for hundreds of thousands of borrowers across the country, even after an unfavorable Supreme Court ruling in June. That’s a good thing. But what’s concerning is how the debate on this issue — and the focus on students with crushing levels of debt — have contributed to the myth that college is unaffordable and, as a result, not worth it.
The truth is, going to college offers huge payoffs, especially for students from lower-income families; and in California, we’re making important progress in creating an affordable, debt-free path to college. Today, over half of students on University of California (55%) and California State University (51%) campuses pay no tuition because of a combination of federal, state and institutional aid. Where many students are struggling and need more support is in meeting…
