Student Debt
The ADA is working with lawmakers, education leaders, dental students, and others to help mitigate the alarming levels of educational debt that new dentists face after graduating dental school. This includes reforming parts of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which provides the statutory authority for most federal student loan programs to operate, including those most widely used by dental students.
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Take Action Now!
Make your voice heard at critical moments in the legislative process!
Tell your member of Congress to:
- Reauthorize the Higher Education Act with several key provisions in place.
- Cosponsor H.R. 1614, the Student Loan Refinancing Act.
- Cosponsor H.R. 4001, the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act.
- Cosponsor H.R. 5734, the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act.
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Policies and Positions
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In Congress
- August 20, 2018—Coalition letter (PDF) expressing support for H.R. 6149, a bill that would allow those participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program to deduct the assistance received from their federal income taxes.
- September 5, 2017—Coalition letter (PDF) expressing support for H.R. 4001, the Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act.
- April 26, 2017—Coalition letter (PDF) urging the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to address several key issues in legislation to reauthorize the student assistance provisions (Title IV) in the Higher Education Act of 1965.
- April 26, 2017—Coalition letter (PDF) urging the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to address several key issues in legislation to reauthorize the student assistance provisions (Title IV) in the Higher Education Act of 1965.
- April 26, 2017—Coalition letter (PDF) urging the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to favorably report H.R. 1614, the Student Loan Refinancing Act.
- March 24, 2017—Coalition letter (PDF) urging the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to address several key issues in legislation to reauthorize the student assistance provisions (Title IV) in the Higher Education Act of 1965.
- March 24, 2017—Coalition letter (PDF) urging the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to favorably report H.R. 1614, the Student Loan Refinancing Act.
The Association's positions are based on the major policies and positions (PDF) (Members Only) adopted by the ADA House of Delegates.
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ADA News
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ADA Student Loan Refinancing Program
Take advantage of the ADA's exclusive student loan refinancing program. Whatever rate you qualify for, your rate will be 0.25 percent lower for the life of the loan as long as you are an ADA member.
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Prepared by: Division of Government and Public Affairs
Last Updated: August 21, 2018