Economic

Should the federal government scale back its dominant role in student lending and shift more responsibility to private lenders?

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Reduce federal loans and push borrowers to private lenders.
Pros: 

• It cuts taxpayer risk by transferring default exposure to private firms.
• It spurs innovation in loan products through market competition.
• It lowers federal administrative costs and bureaucracy.

Cons: 

• Private loans often carry higher rates and fees than federal ones.
• Many lack income-driven repayment or forgiveness options.
• The shift could enable predatory lending without strict oversight.

Conclusion: Privatization may boost choice but must include strong borrower safeguards.

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