College Students Can Breath Easy- Gov. Malloy Signs Bill to Help Student Debt

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined groups of advocates and state officials at a bill signing ceremony to commemorate two new pieces of legislation that aim to tackle rising student loan debt and college affordability. The first – Public Act 15-200 – was introduced by Governor Malloy, allowing students to refinance their loans at substantially lower rates and delivering lower monthly payments. The second – Public Act 15-162 – gives the Connecticut Department of Banking more regulatory oversight over student loans to help ensure fairness in the process.

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