New state office hopes to help Virginians
who are loaded down with student debt
RICHMOND A new office housed within the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is trying to help people with student loan debt.
The state agency has opened the Office of the Qualified Education Loan Ombudsman to help with problems with student loan debt. The office is a result of legislation from last years General Assembly session.
Scott Kemp, a longtime state higher education official, is the offices first Student Loan Advocate. A SCHEV news release said he will help borrowers understand their rights and responsibilities, investigate complaints and a…
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