Congressman Gonzalez Statement on South Texas College’s Decision to Forgive Student Debt

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement following the news of South Texas College's decision to forgive $2 million in student debt:

"We passed the American Rescue Plan so that schools and institutions of higher learning could take action to give students the relief they need to continue their education. I'm proud of South Texas College's decision to forgive student debt and provide much needed financial support. Now, it's on Congress and President Biden to enact meaningful student loan forgiveness nationwide."