Vermont Congressman Peter Welch says he wants to hear from residents about their struggles with student loans. WAMC’s Tristan O’Neill reports…
Congress is at loggerheads over how to avoid a July 1st doubling of interest rates on some Stafford Student Loans, and Welch and the head of the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will be holding a telephone conference call Wednesday evening with people concerned about the issue.
Welch will be joined on the 7:30 call by VSAC's Don Vickers.
Following brief introductory remarks, Vermonters taking part in the call will have a chance to ask questions, share stories, and offer ideas.
To join the call, dial (toll-free) 877-229-8493 and enter PIN code 13785.
Tristan O’Neill, WAMC News.
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