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Fri, Oct 28 2011 18:27:06

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
    Hey this is mark, I am ready to answer your questions on making college more affordable. Ask with #whchat
    White House Live
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 14:54:42
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  2. WHLive
    .@WillAndrews88 Hey Will. The new policy by POTUS doesn't cost taxpayers at all, in fact it saves taxpayers up to $2B. #whchat
    White House Live
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:02:21
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  3. dgouldin
    . @WHLive Won't lowering monthly payment simply extend the term of the loan and cost students more over time? #whchat
    David Gouldin
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 14:56:26
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  4. 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
    White House Live
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:08:11
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  5. 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
    John Lombard
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:07:38
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  6. WHLive
    .@JLombard207 You may qualify for help now. See IBR calculator: http://t.co/YD0G3xU9 Might reduce payment to 15% of your income. #whchat
    White House Live
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:14:45
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  7. lilypolaris
    @WHLive #whchat Are there any student loans available without interest?
    Shante Piche
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:11:20
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  8. WHLive
    .@lilypolaris POTUS increased the maximum Pell grants by $800 since taking office to help families pay for college #whchat
    White House Live
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:19:51
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  9. JimShue45
    @JLombard207 It will save you $10 a month on average. #whchat
    James Shue
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:17:41
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  10. WHLive
    .@JimShue45 @JLombard207 Actually average student will save over $100/ month on their payments & many will save several 100s a month #whchat
    White House Live
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:24:39
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  11. 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
    Thomas G. Appel
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:21:33
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  12. WHLive
    .@tgappel Call 1800-4fedaid and they will be happy to walk you through your options #whchat
    White House Live
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:27:39
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  13. ka_weaver
    @WHLive @lilypolaris #WHChat #PELL THANK YOU!!
    Karen Weaver
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:26:02
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  14. WHLive
    .@ka_weaver @lilypolaris Thank you. Good to get feedback on my first twitter! Tell your friends. #WHchat
    White House Live
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:31:18
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  15. rip120751
    @WHLive: #whchat Why doesn't this WH go after BIG Education? They've increased tuition over 500% in past 10 years! No accountability.
    Rodger I Padgett
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:23:21
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  16. 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
    White House Live
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:38:36
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  17. WHLive
    Thanks all for the great questions, over and out! - Zuck #whchat
    White House Live
    Fri, Oct 28 2011 15:39:38
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