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Money Talks: The Student Loan Paradox

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Navigating Student Loan Policy Changes

This chapter examines the effects of recent federal changes on student loan borrowers, focusing on reduced services and the struggles with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The conversation highlights the systemic complexities of student debt, influenced by marketing tactics of colleges, including for-profit institutions. It also traces the evolution of the federal student loan system, from its historical roots to the current direct lending model introduced in 2010.

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