The Reality of Student Loan Debt in the US is Scary

by Gregory Mark Fitzgerald on Oct. 19, 2018

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Summary: As over 44 million borrowers continue to pay off their portions of the $1.5 trillion student loan debt that is looming over the US economy, many are stressed, limited by serious financial constraint, and headed into delinquencies or outright default.

"Continued higher tuition is cited as one of the main reasons for the increasing cumulative student loan debt, making it impossible for most rising freshmen to get a higher education without financial assistance—no matter what type of college or university they are planning to attend."

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