Help for student borrowers, but is it enough?

Central High School students
Students from Central High School in St. Paul, Minn.
MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel

President Obama has announced a new program to lower monthly payments for students graduating next year and beyond, and let other student borrowers consolidate loans at a lower interest rate.

With student loan debt exceeding $1 trillion, and the cost of college continuing its upward trajectory, will that be enough?

Guests:

Heather Jarvis: student loan expert who provides resources and training for student loan borrowers.

Anya Kamenetz: senior reporter for Fast Company and author of the books "Generation Debt" and "DIY U."

Join us for a live chat below.

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