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Fifth Annual State of Student Debt Summit: Borrowers, Advocates, and Experts Convene to Discuss Key Changes to the Federal Student Loan Landscape

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 30, 2026


Contact:

Natalia Abrams


On Tuesday, March 31 at 12:30 EST / 9:30 PST, the Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is hosting the State of Student Debt Summit, a virtual event uniting student loan borrowers, policy experts, and borrower advocates to discuss upcoming changes to the federal student loan landscape and issues relevant to the millions of Americans constrained by student loan debt. The summit will go into detail explaining recent updates to federal student loan policy, including the state of the SAVE Plan, tools to keep borrowers informed, and an in-depth guide to navigating your student loan options presented by featured guest speakers.


As the national affordability crisis worsens and millions of borrowers remain confused about their student loan repayment plan options, this event aims to clarify the current student loan landscape, amplify borrowers' voices, and detail solutions to end the student debt crisis for good. 


Speaker List


Natalia Abrams, President, SDCC

Sabrina Calazans, Lead Borrower Strategist, SDCC

Sabrina Cereceres, Special Projects & Free the Degree Director, SDCC

Celina Damian, Student Loan Servicing Ombudsperson, California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation

Aissa Canchola Banez, Policy Director, Protect Borrowers

Kyra Taylor, Staff Attorney, National Consumer Law Center

Julia Barnard, Higher Education Policy Director, Debt Collective

Michelle Jarvis-Lettman, Student Loan Ombudsperson, Connecticut Office of the Student Loan Ombudsperson


What: State of Student Debt Summit – a virtual discussion featuring a webinar, Q&A, and calls to action


When: Tuesday, March 31st at 12:30 PM EST / 9:30 AM PST


Where: Online – via Zoom


For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Natalia Abrams at 310-365-1069 or info@studentdebtcrisis.org.

You can register for the event here.


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About Student Debt Crisis Center

Student Debt Crisis Center is a national advocacy organization with over 2,000,000 supporters calling for fundamental reforms to student loan policies and an end to the student debt crisis. Learn more here.


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