At the same time, the administration extended the federal student loan forbearance program, which was set to expire Sept. 30, until Jan. 31, 2022. Nearly 45 million people in the U.S. have $1.7 trillion in accumulated student debt to pay. On Aug. 12, the Supreme Court cut the heart out of New York state’s eviction moratorium, potentially exposing thousands of renters to eviction. While landlords also have been eligible to apply for federal rental assistance, it’s not clear how many have. A growing chorus in Washington is urging Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in student debt per borrower.