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

Education experts and advocates are raising alarms about the recent changes to the federal student loan system that were introduced by the GOP's major tax and spending cut law. They fear that these changes will push borrowers toward private lenders, potentially disrupting their higher education plans. U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia, the leading Democrat on the House Committee on Education, expressed concerns that this shift could widen the gap in access to higher education for those who need it most. The implications could be significant, potentially exacerbating existing financial barriers for students.