
Student Debt w/ Ryann Liebenthal, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Mike Pierce
The Dig
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The Evolution of Student Loans in the U.S.
This chapter traces the historical origins of student loans in the United States, from post-WWII federal programs to the establishment of Sallie Mae. It examines the complex interplay between government initiatives and private lending, illustrating how these developments have shaped the financial landscape of higher education and impacted student borrowers.
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