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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) launched a new Student Resource Hub through his official website today, pulling together important resources and information to assist students and borrowers as they prepare to go to school or start paying back their loans after graduating.

A portion of the information included comes directly from the Department of Education following a letter that Gomez and his colleagues in the Future Forum Caucus sent last September requesting more clarification for borrowers as student loan payments resumed.

“As someone who still has student debt, I know that navigating the complexities of higher education is difficult and confusing, especially when it comes to applying for financial aid,” said Gomez. “My office often receives questions and concerns from members of our community asking how to handle loans, applications and repayments, and where to find the most up-do-date guidance—we are here to help. To address these concerns and cut through the confusion, I launched the Student Resource Hub on my website so that students and borrowers can better understand their financial options.”
 

The Student Resource Hub can be accessed HERE and includes:

• Recent updates from the administration and any changes to the borrowing or repayment process
• Information on actions Gomez is taking on behalf of students in Congress
• Guides to walk students and parents through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process and potential sources for financial assistance in higher education
• Details on loan repayment plans, how to apply for forgiveness or cancellation and who to contact for help
• California-specific resources for loan repayment and service-based federal assistance programs
   

The Student Resource Hub follows a letter from Gomez and the Future Forum Caucus to the Department of Education expressing concerns over the information available to borrowers as student loan repayments resumed after the pause enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, the members secured clarifying information from the Department and the new Student Resource Hub has been created in an effort to disseminate this information to Angelenos.

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