South Carolina student loan debt has increased by 315% in the state over the last decade, according to Clyburn’s office. Today, the average student loan debt in South Carolina is $36,552.

"My very first bill when I got to the Senate was legislation to tackle the growing student debt crisis because I was sick of Washington allowing the wealthy to pay less, while burying tens of millions of Americans in mountains of student loan debt. Since then, Washington has only allowed this crisis to get worse-especially for people of color. Enough is enough,” Warren said via press release.

She later said, “I’m thrilled by the opportunity to join House Majority Whip Clyburn at his alma mater, South Carolina State University, to talk with students about our bill to cancel student loan debt for millions of people across South Carolina and the country – including for individuals who attended HBCUs like S.C. State.

“Canceling a big chunk of student loan debt will shrink the black-white wealth gap among student borrowers and will give millions of young people the opportunity to start their own businesses or families and have a real shot in our economy.”