The initial suspension on student loan payments came with the signing of the CARES Act and extends until September 30.
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"Previously we waived student loan payments for six months...we'll discuss it after that, may go further," Trump said. Trump also shared that $6 billion in emergency grant funding from the CARES Act would start being distributed to colleges and universities to help students impacted by cancellation of classes and suspension of housing.
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