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A person sits in a lecture hall, reading a report on student loan disparities. It reveals that Black borrowers allocate 3.6% more of their income to repaying student loans than white borrowers, highlighting significant inequality within the system.

Racial Disparities in Student Loan Affordability

JFF analyzes monthly student loan repayment burdens across racial groups, finding that, on average, Black borrowers pay a greater percentage of their monthly income toward student loans than white borrowers. Key Takeaways On average, Black…

April 3, 2024

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Financing the Future

JFF’s Financing the Future initiative reimagines the way we finance education and skills development. Our Vision Jobs for the Future’s Financing the Future (FTF) initiative is working to reimagine financing for postsecondary education and skills…

February 18, 2020

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