PARAMUS, New Jersey (WABC) — Bergen Community College has announced it is erasing $5 million in student debt as part of an initiative to remove barriers for those seeking to complete their education.
The institution is using a portion of funds received from the federal government for pandemic-related relief to satisfy the outstanding balances of current students with past-due tuition bills.
Bergen leaders estimate the debt forgiveness will impact more than 2,000 students.
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In order to qualify for the debt relief, students must have enrolled in classes and incurred a tuition balance during the pandemic, from March 2020 to the present.
The college will erase the bal…
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