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    College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional
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    Student, Teacher
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    English
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    9 January 2025
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    FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Takes New Action to Crack Down on Junk Fees in Higher Education

    By wh.gov

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    Level College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional · For Student, Teacher · Language English

    Abstract

    Reforms would save students and borrowers billions in unnecessary fees and improve the college and loan repayment experience. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new steps to crack down on hidden junk fees as part of President Biden’s agenda to lower costs for students and families paying for college. Junk fees are hidden costs or surprise fees that companies and institutions include on customer or student bills, increasing their costs.

    Keywords Education Fees · Higher Education · Junk Fees · Students · Borrowers