Scott Walker touts college affordability efforts, pans Democratic refinancing authority proposal
Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday touted his efforts to make college more affordable, at the same time panning a Democratic proposal with the same aim.
Walker, speaking at the Wisconsin Credit Unions Lobby Day in Madison, praised the state's credit unions and other financial institutions as a partner in efforts to help students and families deal with student loan debt.
The governor highlighted an announcement made this fall that he said would give more student loan borrowers the opportunity to refinance their loans. UW Credit Union announced in September it would expand its membership eligibility to include any current or former college students who currently live in Wisconsin.
The credit union has offered refinancing and consolidation to its members for about three years, but previously, membership was available to past and current University of Wisconsin System students.
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