New York is a beacon of free tuition…
The standard repayment plan is not nearly enough according to research done by One Wisconsin Institute. [Daily Titan]
Student Loan Debt
Gender Wage Gap Means Steeper Student Loan Debt Burden for Women
The gender pay gap highlighted today also means greater student loan debt burdens for women as a percentage of their income and longer repayment terms.
Scott Walker’s 50 Percent Tuition Hike
Gov. Scott Walker’s tuition bill has left students deeper in debt. As a legislator, he voted for budgets that increased tuition by over 50 percent.
Scot Ross: Refinancing student loans a real solution
Allowing them to refinance their student loans, just like you can with a mortgage, is a common sense solution to deliver real relief for Wisconsin borrowers. [Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune]
Consumer advocacy group against Trump administration changes to defaulted student loan collection
"In addition to your principle... and the interest that you're being charged... you're also then getting charged an interest, another rate on top of that for defaulting." [WQOW-TV]
Pocan introduces bipartisan student loan refinancing bill
The act would help hundreds of thousands of borrowers in Wisconsin refinance their student loans, according to One Wisconsin Now executive director Scot Ross. [Daily Cardinal]
Pocan introduces bipartisan bill in effort to alleviate student loan debt
One Wisconsin Now said allowing students to refinance their loans in a system that’s “rigged against them” gives them a “shot at their piece of the American Dream.” [Badger Herald]
Consumer advocacy group crying foul over Trump administration changes to defaulted student loan collection
"In addition to your principle... and the interest that you're being charged... you're also then getting charged an interest, another rate on top of that for defaulting." [WKOW-TV]
Democrats’ Common Sense Student Loan Debt Refinancing Bill Available for Legislative Action
In good news for Wisconsin student loan borrowers, state legislative Democrats have again officially introduced the Higher Ed, Lower Debt Act.
Scott Walker revives proposal to eliminate for-profit college oversight board
“While other states are stepping up to protect students, Walker has a different idea,” said Analiese Eicher, program director for One Wisconsin Now. [Wisconsin State Journal]
For-profit college oversight board sizing up Scott Walker’s proposal to abolish it
Scott Walker’s proposal to eliminate EAB after that federal regulatory action drew criticism from the progressive advocacy group One Wisconsin Now. [Capital Times]
There He Goes Again, Scott Walker Budget Proposes Eliminating Educational Approval Board
Scott Walker's Unsuccessful 2015 Effort to Nix State Authority Regulating For Profit Colleges in Wisconsin Since 1944 Makes Return Appearance in 2017.
No Help for Wisconsin Student Loan Borrowers, Again, in Gov. Scott Walker’s 2017 State Budget Plan
Scott Walker’s budget has a huge deficit of common sense, again failing to include student loan reforms like allowing borrowers to refinance.
Student-Loan Debt: A Problem that Affects a Million Wisconsinites
Scot Ross, executive director of the public policy non-profit group One Wisconsin Now, said it's not just a problem that affects young people. [WXPR-FM]
Higher Ed, Lower Debt Act Introduced, Common Sense Reform to Help Student Loan Borrowers
With student loan debt rising to record levels and Wisconsin ranking in the top five states for percentage of graduates with debt, it’s time for real solutions.
Scot Ross: Gov. Scott Walker’s big dodge on student loan debt crisis
The student loan debt crisis is a state and national crisis, it is a multi-generational crisis and it is a worsening crisis. [Capital Times]
A Failure of Leadership: Gov. Scott Walker’s Big Dodge on Student Loan Debt Crisis
So here’s a little advice for Gov. Scott Walker, stop dodging the student loan debt crisis and start leading by supporting real, common sense reform.
Wisconsin lawmakers ‘open-minded’ but not sold on Scott Walker’s UW tuition cut
One Wisconsin Now, a driving force behind the effort to create a refinancing authority, accused Walker of giving "recycled advice instead of solutions." [Capital Times]
Gov. Scott Walker Solution to Student Loan Debt Crisis He Helped Create: ‘Call a Bank’
Gov. Scott Walker is expected to discuss is his recycled advice to “call a bank” to help Wisconsin borrowers deal with the student loan debt crisis.
Gov. Scott Walker Offers Recycled Advice Instead of Solutions For Wisconsin’s Growing Student Loan Debt Crisis in State of the State Speech
Instead of previewing a new policy solution to the crisis, Scott Walker repeated stale talking points and essentially told borrowers to “call a bank.”
Could Wisconsin point way for nation?
Jenni Dye [research director for One Wisconsin Now] sees a value to organizing around issues like college debt relief that resonate with voters. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Presidential Candidates’ Plans for Tackling Student Debt
The average amount of debt per student has increased more than 50 percent in the last decade, according to TICAS, and One Wisconsin Institute. [Loyola Phoenix]
Real Life Stories from Caroline and Melissa and Maurice Highlight Toll of Student Loan Crisis, Importance of Borrowers Making Voices Heard in November 8 Election
One Wisconsin Institute has released two new videos of student loan borrowers telling their stories as part of their “I Am A Student Loan Voter” campaign.
Feingold, Johnson differ on addressing college costs
One Wisconsin Now, a liberal advocacy group based in Madison, was one of the earliest advocates for addressing the student loan debt issue. [Associated Press]
Eric Wimberger (R-Wall Street)
People across the ideological spectrum agree that student loan debt is a crisis and that borrowers should be able to refinancing their loans like you can a mortgage. Eric Wimberger does not.
Experts assess college affordability proposals
"This debt causes a significant economic drag on the state's economy," said Mike [Browne], an analyst at One Wisconsin Institute. [Wausau Daily Herald]
At The Top of Their Class
A new Student Loan Voter Scorecard recently released by the non-partisan One Wisconsin Institute evaluated the positions taken by state legislators. [SSDC]
Research Shows Student Loan Debt Crisis Worsening, Finds Local 2015 UW-Oshkosh Graduates With Highest Average Student Debt Among State Public Universities
New research finds UW–Oshkosh class of 2015 graduates have the highest average debt of graduates from any four year public universities in Wisconsin.
Plain Talk: Look behind white board at real Ron Johnson
One Wisconsin Now, which has been a tireless advocate for student loan relief, has labeled Johnson the worst U.S. senator on the student loan crisis. [Capital Times]
Student Loan Debt a Defining Issue Between Russ Feingold and Sen. Ron Johnson
The latest increase in the burden of student debt adds urgency to what has been a defining issue in the 2016 race for the U.S. Senate in Wisconsin.
U.S. Senate Debate Prep: Student Loan Debt Crisis Edition
Russ Feingold, Sen. Ron Johnson Match-Up Is Common Sense Versus Uncommon Ignorance on Student Loan Debt Issue
One Wisconsin Institute Student Loan Debt Video Series Highlights Borrowers’ Stories
One Wisconsin Institute is releasing a series of video interviews featuring Wisconsin borrowers telling their stories about what student loan debt means to them and their families.
In Latest Interview, Sen. Ron Johnson Confirms He is Still the Worst on Student Loan Debt Crisis
Ron Johnson repeated his opposition to letting borrowers refinance their loans and went on to declare too much financial aid for students was the problem.
Bernie Sanders, Russ Feingold Put Student Debt, College Affordability at Forefront
There is no issue with a starker contrast: Democrats want student loan reform and college affordability and Republicans want to starve education.
Steve Lund: You can’t cut costs without objections
Scot Ross of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, described it as a stunt ... He said the governor was basically telling student borrowers to “call a bank.” [Kenosha News]
Refinancing Federal Student Loans: A Crisis You Should Know
You cannot refinance federal student loans with the government. We need to change the system. That means changing the minds of politicians like Scott Walker.
Gov. Walker Announces Expanded Eligibility for Refinancing Student Loans
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross spoke to media following Gov. Scott Walker's news conference. [Wisconsin Eye]
Gov. Walker touts expansion of student lending
Scot Ross said he didn't believe these steps would be enough to address the growing burden of student loan debt in the state. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
UW Credit Union expands eligibility to all college students
One Wisconsin Now told reporters the expansion likely won't help anyone because students and recent graduates typically lack collateral and a credit history. [Associated Press]
Gov. Walker to One Million Wisconsin Student Loan Borrowers: ‘Call a Bank’
Wisconsin student loan borrowers have over $19 billion in debt and the best Scott Walker can do is to hold a press conference announcing he's doing nothing.
UW Credit Union Ups Membership Criteria
The effort drew criticism from Scot Ross with One Wisconsin Now, a liberal advocacy group that has been a strong proponent for reforms in the student loan system. [Wisconsin Radio Network]
Walker Touts ‘Private Sector Solutions’ To Student Debt
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, a liberal advocacy group heavily involved in the student debt issues, called the new initiative "useless." [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Gov. Walker looks to private sector for student loan refinancing initiative
With 70 percent of our graduates having student debt - and his answer is a website and go to a bank - as offensive as it is useless. [WKOW-TV]
Six months after Wisconsin student loan debt specialist appointed, website set to launch
One Wisconsin Now questioned why Weiss hasn't been more visible, noting DFI's website doesn't appear to offer any contact information. [Capital Times]
New Polls Find Overwhelming Support for Allowing Refinancing of Student Loans
Over 80 Percent of Survey Respondents in Three Swing State Senate Districts Back Allowing Wisconsin Student Loan Borrowers to Refinance.
One Wisconsin Institute Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Student Loan Voter Scorecard
At StudentLoanVoter.org, Wisconsin Voters Can Find Out Who Is, And Who Isn’t, Supporting Common Sense Reforms to Reduce Burden on Student Loan Borrowers.
Globe University Supporter Sen. Ron Johnson ‘Has Some Explaining to Do’ After Court Fraud Ruling
According to media reports, a Minnesota judge has ruled that the for-profit Globe University has violated state consumer protection and fraud laws.
ITT Tech Shuts Its Doors; Walker, Schimel & Johnson Provide ‘Aid and Comfort’ to Predatory For-Profit Colleges
ITT Tech announced it's closing immediately, leaving hundreds of Wisconsin students in limbo, while Republicans give aid and comfort to predatory for-profits.
‘Hard Questions’ About Sen. Ron Johnson’s Opposition to Common Sense Student Debt Reforms Provoke Unhinged Radio Rant
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has certainly earned his Ph.D. in Washington D.C. doublespeak with his outburst this week.
What Is it With Republican Support of For-Profit College Scams?
Scott Walker and Ron Johnson oppose allowing more than 500,000 Wisconsin student loan borrowers to refinance their loans, just like you can a mortgage.