Ikra's Story of a Student Loan Crisis

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In 20 11, when ikra realized that financial aid covered her tuition at nova and that school would basically be free, she decided to go. But without much guidance, she struggled to find her way through college. She ended up accruing a lot of student lom debt that she wasn't able to pay back. And so it's still with her to this day. 80% of students like icara plan on getting a bachelor's degree when they start out, but less than 14 % actually do.

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