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Student loan advice for borrowers and future borrowers

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

The president of the University of Northern Iowa discusses the university’s recent educational and program initiatives, as well as broader issues facing college campuses. Then, expert advice on repaying student loans or potentially having loans forgiven.

On this episode of River to River, host Ben Kieffer is joined by the University of Northern Iowa President, Mark Nook, to touch base before school starts this fall. Kieffer and Nook discuss new healthcare and engineering programs beginning at UNI. The two also discuss the diversity of enrollment at UNI and higher education enrollment in general post COVID times.

Then Betsy Mayotte joins the program to discuss Biden's student debt relief program and what to expect for those who applied. She also discusses different options for student loan repayment and forgiveness.

Guests:

  • Mark Nook, president, University of Northern Iowa
  • Betsy Mayotte, president, founder, The Institute of Student Loan Advisors
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.