Maine Student Action

“Maine has taken a huge step forward by guaranteeing all students greater access to their transcripts and diplomas. With this new law, thousands of Mainers will recover access to stranded credits that they need in order to complete their education or secure jobs” said Mike Pierce, executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center. “The rest of the country should take note.”

Students, advocates applaud new law that bans withholding transcripts over debt Students and economists are applauding a new law that would prevent Maine’s universities and colleges from withholding transcripts or diplomas from those who owe debts. On March 31, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation introduced by Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli (D-Sagadahoc). As