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Loan forgiveness? Not all that simple

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Destiny Hosmer Online Content Editor Although student loans have proven to be a heavy burden on over half of all college students in the nation, the chances that student loans will be forgiven are slim.    Student debt in the United States has reached $1.2 trillion, according to debt.org. With this number in mind, it is not surprising that many students and former students reach out to companies that offer to “forgive” their student loans. Student loan forgiveness services such as Simple Student Loan Solutions connect those who qualify with…

Students discuss debt forgiveness

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by Emily Mosier The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on February 28, and Troy University students have mixed opinions on the issue. The court, which has a conservative majority, showed serious skepticism regarding the plan’s fairness and whether or not it is outside the reach of executive power. The justice’s arguments questioned whether Biden could pass such a large, pecuniary bill without Congress.  Tana Causey, a sophomore human services major from Wewahitchka, Florida, said she has seen firsthand how student loans have impacted her…

Opinion: College is not free

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Sam Stroud Staff Writer Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Tropolitan or its staff members. Address responses and critiques to opinion@tropnews.com As the 2020 election cycle rolls along, the American public is saturated with liberal campaign policies being touted by left wing progressives. One of the more ludicrous, and subsequently popular, proposals coming from the left recently is the promise of free college and debt forgiveness by taxing the wealthiest sections of the…