How many Utahns will benefit from student loan forgiveness? And how soon?

Utah students take on less debt than those in other states — but tens of thousands of residents stand to benefit.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Students begin fall semester at Utah Valley University on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. President Biden said Wednesday he will cancel up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt for many borrowers — and double that amount for Pell Grant recipients — a move that could offer some level of forgiveness for about 43 million Americans. Here's how many Utahns could be affected.

How many Utahns will benefit from student loan forgiveness? And how soon?

Utah students take on less debt than those in other states — but tens of thousands of residents stand to benefit.

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