DONATE Search Mobile Menu SHARE Share on Twitter Share on Facebook ACTION ALERT: CANCEL STUDENT DEBT SIGN THE PETITION: Urge President Biden to Take Action and Cancel Student Debt to Close the Wealth Gap There is no plan to close racial wealth gaps that does not include addressing the #StudentDebtCrisis. Student debt relief is the much-needed policy solution in the midst of this economic crisis. Data suggest that cancellation policies beyond $50,000 would benefit all demographics, eliminate racial disparities in student debt, and boost our struggling economy. This will: Provide Black borrowers with opportunities to pursue homeownership Develop economy-boosting discretionary income Fuel upward mobility in the Black community and equitable efforts to close the racial wealth gap Join other student borrowers and supporters calling for President Biden to take executive action to cancel federal student loans at a minimum of $50,000. $50K & BEYOND The student debt crisis has a disproportionate impact on Black borrowers and their families. Across all racial groups, Black borrowers hold the most student loan debt despite also being consistently underserved by postsecondary institutions. We're calling on our elected officials to cancel $50,000 in student debt for Black borrowers. LEARN MORE DONATE FOR FAIR ECONOMIC POLICIES Your generosity supports the NAACP's fight to eliminate student debt, as well as the opportunity to access capital and rebuild wealth for Black Americans. These efforts are paramount to addressing the high and disproportionate economic insecurity of Black workers and their families. DONATE GET NAACP ALERTS Be the first to hear breaking alerts on the issues that matter the most to you, including Inclusive Economy. SIGN UP FOR ALERTS Stay informed SUBMIT Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Store Careers Terms of Use Privacy Policy © 2021 NAACP. All Rights Reserved.