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Wilberforce University cancels student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates. That's more than $375,000
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Wilberforce University will cancel student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates, according to a news release.
The president of the historically Black university made the announcement during 2021 commencement exercises Saturday, noting the total amount of cleared debt will be more than $375,000. "As these graduates begin their lives as responsible adults, we are honored to be able to give them a fresh start by relieving their student debt to the university," President Elfred Anthony Pinkard said.More Related News

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