JULY FORUM RECAP

Federal Student Loan Management in an Era of Risk and Reform

CENTER FOR USA LENDING

July 15, 2026

The forum brought together leaders from across government, industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector for a thoughtful discussion on one of the nation’s most important public credit programs. The conversation explored the evolving federal student loan landscape, operational challenges, modernization opportunities, and what effective stewardship of public lending looks like in a rapidly changing policy environment. The detailed agenda and slides can be viewed here.

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