The number of students who graduate with over $25,000 in loan debt has tripled since the early 1990’s. The program discusses student debt: what are the implications for the growing number of students who rely on substantial loans to finance higher education?
Student Loans
The number of students who graduate with over $25,000 in loan debt has tripled since the early 1990's. The program discusses student debt: what are the implications for the growing number of students who rely on substantial loans to finance higher education?
Guests:
Robert Shireman, executive director for the Project on Student Debt
Kevin Bruns, executive director of America's Student Loan Providers
Nancy Coolidge, coordinator of Student Financial Support for the University of California's Office of the President
Jeffrey Williams, professor of English and Literary and Cultural Studies at Carnegie Mellon