Lane College Pays off Over $2 Million in Student Debt!

Posted By: Kennedy Williams on December 10, 2021

Lane College has just blessed over 700 students by paying their student debt! Check out the announcement from the college below to fins out more about it:

The pandemic has been extremely difficult for Lane College students and their families. Thanks to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) provided by the U.S.

Department of Education, Lane College has paid off $2,683,389.67 of student debt impacting over 742 students. Also, Lane College was able to assist students with catching up during summer school by covering tuition with the institution portion in the amount of $1,296,477. The total assistance Lane College has provided is $3,979,866.56.

Lane College will continue to assist as many students as possible with HEERF funds. It is our desire is to see every student be successful here at Lane College.
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