One Tampa Bay resident says his student loans were forgiven, but he wants the payments he made back

One Tampa Bay resident says his student loans were forgiven, but he wants the payments he made back

Millions of Americans are saddled with thousands of dollars of student loan debt. But some never received their degrees, were scammed by a for-profit college, or should have never received a loan in the first place.

At the end of the August, Americans with student loan debt will resume payments.

WUSF is bringing you the stories of some Tampa Bay residents whose lives have been shaped by their student loan debt.

We here more from a Hillsborough County resident who recently had his student loans discharged

Michael Odom had been living abroad for many years - but when his mother got sick, he decided to move to Tampa to take care of her.

Once there, he decided to pursue a technical career -- so...

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