Loan forgiveness cuts threaten community

By Marlenne Perez

Re: “Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear” (July 7).

Without community care, how will people have equitable access to public services? The answer? They won’t.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has given marginalized students the support they need to break the cycle of poverty within their families and communities. In addition to helping students throughout their academic careers, it directly supports jobs that benefit the community.

Donald Trump is purposely closing the pipeline for survival. Without schools and hospitals, there will be no way for the middle and lower classes to access resources and any chance of climbing the economic ladder. Instead of taking away the futures of many, we need to expand funding for financial aid.

Education is power that sustains our communities.