Biden cancels $72 million in student loan debt for borrowers who went to for-profit Ashford University

The Biden administration is canceling $72 million in student loans for 2,300 borrowers who say they were cheated by Ashford University, a former for-profit college that was purchased by the University of Arizona in 2020.

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National story. 27 articles from 16 sources. Updated Aug 31, 2023.

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Arizona Capitol TimesLean Left· Aug 31, 2023· ran in 4 outlets

Biden administration cancels loans for former Ashford U. students, with plans to recoup costs

CNNLean Left· Aug 30, 2023· ran in 3 outlets

Biden cancels $72 million in student loan debt for borrowers who went to for-profit Ashford University

InsiderLean Left· Aug 30, 2023

2,300 student-loan borrowers are getting $72 million in debt wiped out after being 'cheated' by their school, Biden's Education Department says

Center

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Local News 8, KTVZ Bend
Local News 8Center· Aug 31, 2023

Biden cancels $72 million in student loan debt for borrowers who went to for-profit Ashford University

KTVZ BendCenter· Aug 31, 2023

Biden cancels $72 million in student loan debt for borrowers who went to for-profit Ashford University

KTVZ BendCenter· Aug 31, 2023

Biden has already canceled $116 billion in student loans. Here’s how 3 people received debt relief

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· WOWK Charleston, KYMA Yuma, +1 more
WOWK CharlestonCenter· Aug 31, 2023

US government cancels loans for former Ashford University students and plans to recoup costs

KYMA YumaCenter· Aug 31, 2023

US government cancels loans for former Ashford University students and plans to recoup costs

The ColumbianCenter· Aug 31, 2023

US government cancels loans for former Ashford University students and plans to recoup costs

Ran by 7 outlets· NBC4 Washington, NBC New York, +5 more
NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Aug 30, 2023

Biden administration cancels $72 million in student debt for more than 2,300 borrowers

NBC New YorkLean Left· Aug 30, 2023

Biden administration cancels $72 million in student debt for more than 2,300 borrowers

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Aug 30, 2023

Biden administration cancels $72 million in student debt for more than 2,300 borrowers

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Aug 30, 2023

Biden administration cancels $72 million in student debt for more than 2,300 borrowers

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Aug 30, 2023

Biden administration cancels $72 million in student debt for more than 2,300 borrowers

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Aug 30, 2023

Biden administration cancels $72 million in student debt for more than 2,300 borrowers

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Aug 30, 2023

Biden administration cancels $72 million in student debt for more than 2,300 borrowers

Ran by 2 outlets· WGN Chicago, KXAN Austin
WGN ChicagoCenter· Aug 30, 2023

$72 million in student loans canceled by Biden administration: Who qualifies

KXAN AustinCenter· Aug 30, 2023

$72 million in student loans canceled by Biden administration: Who qualifies

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Tulsa WorldLean Right· Aug 31, 2023· ran in 4 outlets

US government cancels loans for former Ashford University students and plans to recoup costs

BizPac ReviewRight· Aug 31, 2023

Biden wipes out new batch of student loan debt; $72M for more than 2,300 borrowers

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Winchester Star, MyNorthwest
Winchester StarLean Right· Aug 30, 2023

Biden administration cancels loans for former Ashford U. students, with plans to recoup costs

MyNorthwestLean Right· Aug 30, 2023

Biden administration cancels loans for former Ashford U. students, with plans to recoup costs