President Joe Biden and I are committed to delivering relief to student loan debt borrowers to help them move forward with their lives – whether they want to start a family, buy a home, or become an entrepreneur. Today, we are taking another historic step by forgiving $39 billion in student loan debt for 804,000 borrowers who…
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Remarks by President Biden on Student Loan Forgiveness
Delaware State UniversityDover, Delaware 3:37 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. (Applause.) It’s good to be home. (Applause.) Please, if you have a seat, please take it. (Laughs.) Folks, as my mother would say, “Excuse my back.” It’s impolite to be talking when I have my back to you. But I apologize. I can’t…
Remarks by Vice President Harris on Corinthian Student Loan Forgiveness
Department of EducationWashington, D.C. 1:38 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. Thank you, thank you. Thank you. Sit, sit, sit. How about our great Secretary Cardona? (Applause.) We are quite glee-filled today, aren’t we? We really are quite gleeful. (Applause.) I think we have good reason, all of us. Sit, sit, sit. Thank you. …
What They Are Reading in the States: President Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan Will Benefit Borrowers in Every State
Local news outlets across the country – from Oregon to Ohio– are reporting on new state-by-state data that demonstrates how the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan for student debt relief will benefit borrowers in all fifty states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The Biden-Harris Administration expects that over 40 million borrowers are eligible for its student debt…
A Proclamation on National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, 2024
Teachers are the heart and soul of our Nation. They care for our Nation’s students, pass on knowledge to rising generations, and inspire our children to dream up new possibilities for their futures. The power of a great teacher is profound, and — on National Teacher Appreciation Day and during National Teacher Appreciation…
A Proclamation on National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, 2023
In schools across America, teachers are arriving early to set up classrooms, spending long hours educating students, and staying late to prepare tomorrow’s lesson plans. Their devotion to our children embodies the best of America — ready to serve and eager to see others thrive. Today and during this week, we celebrate our Nation’s…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Actions to Promote Educational Opportunity and Diversity in Colleges and Universities
Today, the Supreme Court upended decades of precedent that enabled America’s colleges and universities to build vibrant diverse environments where students are prepared to lead and learn from one another. Although the Court’s decision threatens to move the country backwards, the Biden-Harris Administration will fight to preserve the hard-earned progress we have made to advance…
What They Are Reading in the States: More than 4 Million Student Loan Borrowers Enrolled in New Biden-Harris Administration SAVE Plan
Across the country, local news outlets are highlighting the number of student loan borrowers in each state who have enrolled in the Biden-Harris Administration’s new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) income-driven repayment (IDR) plan. This week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that more than 4 million student loan borrowers nationwide – thousands in each state –…
A Proclamation on Armed Forces Day, 2023
On Armed Forces Day, we honor all the members of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard and Reserve forces. United by a common call to serve, these brave patriots not only comprise the finest fighting force the world has ever known but also represent the very best…
Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Air Force Two Departure
Merritt Island, FL THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, I will say that today was a very important day. And while a lot of folks might be disappointed that the launch did not actually happen, a lot of good work really happened today. I take great pride, I think we as Americans take great pride in America’s…
