Rep. Gomez Launches Student Resource Hub, Gets Answers from Department of Education
Washington,
March 27, 2024
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Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) launched a new Student Resource Hub throu 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:
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. ### |