How many borrowers in each state will benefit from student debt cancellation?

The Biden administration's federal student debt relief program allows borrowers to request the forgiveness of up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt, with Pell grant recipients eligible for an additional $10,000. This map shows the share of borrowers in each state for whom the program will reduce or eliminate their federal loan debt, regardless of whether they received Pell grants.

Calculations are based on U.S. Department of Education federal loan portfolio data and White House estimates of forgiveness eligibility. This does not include private loans or government-backed loans held by commercial lenders.
Map: Audrey Dutton, Idaho Capital Sun Source: U.S. Department of Education Embed