Jaylon Herbin ‌

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Director of Federal Campaigns

Student Loans

Jaylon Herbin is the director of federal campaigns for the Center for Responsible Lending. He also focuses on outreach development and student loan debt. Prior to joining CRL, Jaylon served as the district liaison for Congresswoman Alma Adams, North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District, where he was responsible for stakeholder engagement and policy review through constituent services. Throughout his professional career, Jaylon has cultivated his skills in relationship building, organizing, and advocating.

Jaylon graduated with a B.A degree in political science from Winston-Salem State University. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in public policy from the Helms School of Government at Liberty University. In his spare time, Jaylon enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, coaching basketball, and playing golf.

Research & Policy

National Survey Finds Strong Support Among Black Borrowers for Cancellation, Increasing Pell Grant Amount, More Funding for HBCUs, and More

The $1.7 trillion student debt crisis impacts over 44 million families nationwide, and the burden of student loans falls particularly heavily on Black students because of historical and ongoing systemic racism. While Black families themselves typically have less wealth to draw upon to pay for college due to the racial wealth gap, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have also been underfunded throughout their histories, compounding the challenges for HBCU students who face financial challenges at both the familial and institutional levels. These challenges often result in...
Policy & Legislation
Student Loans