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Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:27:06

WH Office Hours with Mark Zuckerman 10/28/11

Mark Zuckerman, Deputy Director of Domestic Policy Council, answers your questions on the steps President Obama is taking to help make college more affordable and make it even easier for students to repay their federal student loans.

  1. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    Hey this is mark, I am ready to answer your questions on making college more affordable. Ask with #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 11:54:42
  2. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@WillAndrews88 Hey Will. The new policy by POTUS doesn't cost taxpayers at all, in fact it saves taxpayers up to $2B. #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:02:21
  3. dgouldin
    David Gouldin@dgouldin
    . @WHLive Won't lowering monthly payment simply extend the term of the loan and cost students more over time? #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 11:56:26
  4. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@dgouldin Gives students the option to pay less when they are starting out after college, pay more as they earn more, avoid default #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:08:11
  5. JLombard207
    John Lombard@JLombard207
    Mark, I finished my undergrad in 2006 and have been struggling with my student loans. Will this new program help me as well? #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:07:38
  6. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@JLombard207 You may qualify for help now. See IBR calculator: studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/… Might reduce payment to 15% of your income. #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:14:45
  7. lilypolaris
    Shante Piche@lilypolaris
    @WHLive #whchat Are there any student loans available without interest?
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:11:20
  8. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@lilypolaris POTUS increased the maximum Pell grants by $800 since taking office to help families pay for college #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:19:51
  9. JimShue45
    James Shue@JimShue45
    @JLombard207 It will save you $10 a month on average. #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:17:41
  10. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@JimShue45 @JLombard207 Actually average student will save over $100/ month on their payments & many will save several 100s a month #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:24:39
  11. tgappel
    Thomas G. Appel@tgappel
    How do I change my loan repayment plan? Det.whether I should I consolidate my loans? Effect of new policy on current loans? #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:21:33
  12. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@tgappel Call 1800-4fedaid and they will be happy to walk you through your options #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:27:39
  13. ka_weaver
    Karen Weaver@ka_weaver
    @WHLive @lilypolaris #WHChat #PELL THANK YOU!!
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:26:02
  14. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@ka_weaver @lilypolaris Thank you. Good to get feedback on my first twitter! Tell your friends. #WHchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:31:18
  15. rip120751
    Rodger I Padgett@rip120751
    @WHLive: #whchat Why doesn't this WH go after BIG Education? They've increased tuition over 500% in past 10 years! No accountability.
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:23:21
  16. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@rip120751 college costs are too high. We increased student aid to keep up with costs, but WH wants your suggestions to lower costs #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:38:36
  17. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    Thanks all for the great questions, over and out! - Zuck #whchat
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 12:39:38

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