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Aaron Jones Quietly Pays Off Student Loan Debt for Entire UTEP Class of 2017

Green Bay, WI – July 15, 2025

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has quietly changed the lives of dozens of graduates from his alma mater, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), with a gesture of generosity that is making waves throughout the community.

According to multiple university sources, Aaron Jones has paid off approximately $150,000 in remaining student loan balances for every member of UTEP’s Class of 2017 who still had outstanding debt. The decision, which was coordinated discreetly through university financial offices, came after Jones learned of a close former teammate struggling to build a new life while still burdened by student loans.

Deeply moved by his friend’s story—and mindful of the challenges many UTEP alumni continue to face—Jones decided to step in, covering the balances for dozens of former classmates so they could start new chapters in their lives without the weight of debt.

University officials confirmed the payments were made quietly, with Jones specifically requesting that the focus remain on the students and their futures rather than on himself. “When we were notified that an anonymous donor was eliminating these balances, we were overwhelmed with gratitude,” said a UTEP spokesperson. “Upon learning it was Aaron, our admiration for his loyalty and character only deepened.”

For many recent graduates, student loan debt has long been an obstacle to pursuing careers, buying homes, and starting families. Jones’s act of kindness provides immediate relief and opens doors for a new generation of UTEP alumni.

Aaron Jones has always spoken fondly of his years at UTEP, often crediting the university with shaping him both as an athlete and as a person. Throughout his NFL career, he has returned to El Paso for community projects, youth camps, and charity events. This latest gesture is a reaffirmation of the values that have defined him both on and off the field.

As word of his actions spreads, fans in both Green Bay and El Paso are celebrating a running back whose leadership and compassion continue to inspire—proof that true greatness is measured not just in yards gained, but in lives touched.

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