Student loan debt has gained the attention of both the public and policy makers because of its rapid increase over the last decade. New research by staff of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, “Student Loans: Overviews and Issues,” provides an overview of the student loan market, presents new statistics that highlight student loan debt burdens and delinquency rates, and discusses current concerns among many Americans about student loans, including their fiscal impact.
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Join this webinar to learn about:
– The market for student loans
– The drivers and consequences of increasing student loan debt, delinquencies and defaults
– Discussion of the fiscal impact of student loans
– Policies and programs to address the needs of student borrowers
Speakers
– Kelly Edmiston, senior economist at the Kansas City and lead author of “Student Loans: Overviews and Issues”
– Michelle Asha Cooper, president of the Institute for Higher Education Policy
When: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 2 – 3 p.m. CST
Where: This is a webinar and registration is required. Once registered, you will receive an email containing the call-in information. To register, go to http://www.kansascityfed.org/events/eventdetail.cfm?event=8929752AC13E85BEE5EA5597413A6DE1.
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For additional information contact:
Steven Shepelwich
Senior Community Affairs Advisor
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
steven.shepelwich / 405-270-8675