Help for student borrowers, but is it enough?

St. Paul, Minn. — President Obama has announced a new program to lower monthly payments for students graduating next year and beyond, and let other student borrowers consolidate loans at a lower interest rate.

With student loan debt exceeding $1 trillion, and the cost of college continuing its upward trajectory, will that be enough?

Guests:

Heather Jarvis: student loan expert who provides resources and training for student loan borrowers.

Anya Kamenetz: senior reporter for Fast Company and author of the books "Generation Debt" and "DIY U."

Join us for a live chat below.

Guests

• Heather Jarvis: Student loan expert who provides resources and training for student loan borrowers.
• Anya Kamenetz: senior reporter for Fast Company and author of "Generation Debt" and "DIY U." Her latest book is "The Edupunks' Guide."

Resources

• About Heather Jarvis
• About Anya Kamenetz
• Information about Income Based Repayment
• National Student Loan Data System