President Biden canceled an additional $9 billion in student debt on Wednesday as repayments started up again this month after a three-year pause.

The move affects 125,000 people who qualify under existing programs, including for public-service workers such as teachers and firefighters and for people on permanent disability, according to a White House statement.

Not to be discouraged by the Supreme Court’s overruling his $400 billion student debt relief, President Biden initiated a smaller debt forgiveness program. The concentration on public service workers is both a practical avoidance of the Court’s prohibitions, but also a fitting reward for public service.

Students should sit up and take notice of the Biden administration’s addressing the most pressing problem of college students: paying back their debts.  The measure shows persistence and dedication to students in college.

Will they remember this thirteen months from now when it’s time to vote? Will they register to vote? Will they turn out for a President who has their best interests at heart?

Students have yet to participate in voting as much as seniors, the most dedicated age block among voters. Take the challenge and beat seniors to the polls in 2024. Remember who has your best interests in mind!