April 30 Student Loan Consolidation Deadline Could Relieve Thousands

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Black students owe an average of 188% more student loan debt than white students — and consolidation could lead to total cancellation.
By Renata Sago
This article was originally published on Word In Black.
After decades of what it calls “historical failures in administering student loans,” the U.S. Department of Education is providing relief to college graduates navigating the volatile economy. 
Borrowers with