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58. What field are you going into? n/t

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] AcertainLiz Apr 2014 OP

Cut off student loans for any school where tuition raises more than stated inflation. former9thward Apr 2014 #1

I agree with this. Seeking Serenity Apr 2014 #3

We need to restore more state funding of universities, as well. Arugula Latte Apr 2014 #5

There was a website Boreal Apr 2014 #77

While I think we are educating too many lawyers exboyfil Apr 2014 #79

Something that seems to have contributed to the skyrocketing cost of education woolldog Apr 2014 #46

Very true. former9thward Apr 2014 #48

We also live in a society where you NEED a college degree joeglow3 Apr 2014 #52

student loans are not cheap money. Mine are nearly 7%. magical thyme Apr 2014 #92

Colleges often have little control over tuition. Republicans would love your suggestion Xithras Apr 2014 #63

Fat cat university admins and profs love your post. former9thward Apr 2014 #66

I was a prof for many years. Xithras Apr 2014 #68

Thanks for the facts and common sense. Vattel Apr 2014 #94

that would eliminate pretty much every state school from the program dsc Apr 2014 #99

They are not keeping tuition low. former9thward Apr 2014 #103

they are low in comparison to private schools dsc Apr 2014 #104

allow student loans to be discharged in bankruptcy as a beginning.... mike_c Apr 2014 #2

Bankruptcy? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #7

why not? mike_c Apr 2014 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #14

Yes B2G Apr 2014 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #24

Like how much do you owe B2G Apr 2014 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #83

Well when you do 'went' B2G Apr 2014 #97

Are you a troll? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #111

There are different types of bankrupcy. In a chap 13, you'd only ruin your credit for 5-8 years. FSogol Apr 2014 #47

Yes, bankruptcy is very bad YarnAddict Apr 2014 #55

What are the better ways in your view? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #74

Better ways YarnAddict Apr 2014 #89

But community college is still expensive and living at home is often a no-no AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #116

DU is full of people eager to advise after the fact Orrex Apr 2014 #118

I agree with Mike C XRubicon Apr 2014 #16

Well, how would colleges be held accountable for such a thing? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #21

Make the school cosign loans for a percentage of the loan XRubicon Apr 2014 #28

Well if 70 percent who don't graduate never get the chance to go AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #33

I never graduated from the first college I attended Art_from_Ark Apr 2014 #43

Oh, okay AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #44

College isn't for everyone. YarnAddict Apr 2014 #56

But isn't college necessary to get a good job nowadays? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #75

No YarnAddict Apr 2014 #90

So you envision a society where most people are Bill Gates style entrepreneurs? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #114

Problem is colleges have fucked themselves joeglow3 Apr 2014 #54

Universities are really proud of their Recreation Centers exboyfil Apr 2014 #78

That is interesting that she has to pay more joeglow3 Apr 2014 #80

I frankly think it is a ridiculous exboyfil Apr 2014 #86

They use the amenities to attract students bluestateguy Apr 2014 #102

ding ding ding.... mike_c Apr 2014 #105

Yes, as it used to be treestar Apr 2014 #98

Cap the interest rates, for one thing. Arugula Latte Apr 2014 #4

I can't believe .... oldhippie Apr 2014 #38

Because a mortgage is a secured loan, and student loans are not Yo_Mama Apr 2014 #40

Practical solution is to try and pay the debt that's gathering interest while still in school. haele Apr 2014 #6

Thanks for all this AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #13

When are you going in? nt TBF Apr 2014 #25

Going in college or the military? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #26

The military. nt TBF Apr 2014 #30

Oh I see AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #31

I don't know what we are to do about the debt now!! mstinamotorcity2 Apr 2014 #8

Not having to pay it back unless JaneyVee Apr 2014 #9

I'll be lucky if I ever achieve that... AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #42

What field are you going into? n/t YarnAddict Apr 2014 #58

I'm going for teaching actually AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #81

Teaching is a wonderful choice YarnAddict Apr 2014 #91

What sucks is what I want to do doesn't make a lot of money :P AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #112

You'll easily achieve that if you work hard taught_me_patience Apr 2014 #64

Depends on the field. n/t YarnAddict Apr 2014 #70

It'd be a dream come true if I ever made over 100K AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #82

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I would start with more education. Travis_0004 Apr 2014 #11

Thanks for this AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #37

I think a lot of them don't realize how much student loan debt they are taking on. Travis_0004 Apr 2014 #39

This is all probably true AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #41

I don't think it's irresponsibility YarnAddict Apr 2014 #60

Then what should most 18 year olds do? They don't seem to have any other options. AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #76

Good solid advice! n/t YarnAddict Apr 2014 #59

I know this will ruffle some feathers but oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #17

Why should there be no private colleges? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #18

There should be no cost for higher learning in a civilized society to students oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #19

How would you achieve this though? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #20

How do we achieve a standing army of millions? oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #22

I don't follow? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #23

Higher learning can be founded just like public education is through a tax based system oneofthe99 Apr 2014 #32

Okay, I agree with that :P AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #34

Oh I do not think you will ruffle any feathers. You might make some folks laugh CBGLuthier Apr 2014 #53

Um, no YarnAddict Apr 2014 #61

All education should be free randys1 Apr 2014 #27

Sounds great AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #29

not until all cons die from evolution randys1 Apr 2014 #35

lol AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #36

A true utopia... just have the rich pay for everything! taught_me_patience Apr 2014 #65

Book rec for anyone trying to figure out how to pay for college: FSogol Apr 2014 #49

Thanks! AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #84

Truth be told tabbycat31 Apr 2014 #50

Exactly AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #85

Not going to be a popular suggestion YarnAddict Apr 2014 #51

A better solution is to make college more affordable. Lex Apr 2014 #62

Someone upthread had an explanation YarnAddict Apr 2014 #69

That needs to be reigned in. Maybe it will self-adjust as Lex Apr 2014 #71

True. n/t YarnAddict Apr 2014 #72

Wouldn't this disallow a lot of people from going to college though? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #73

It might, but YarnAddict Apr 2014 #88

How would you get a tech/vocational education without college though? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #117

First write down the principal amount to reflect upaloopa Apr 2014 #57

Why reduce it for community service? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #87

Adjustable rate interest based on fed funds taught_me_patience Apr 2014 #67

cut off student loans for schools that use student fees to subsidize TransitJohn Apr 2014 #93

Why would you do this? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #110

Because those fees are paid with student loans TransitJohn Apr 2014 #113

Um...I meant why would you cut off funding for sports programs? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #115

I've already answsered your question. TransitJohn Apr 2014 #119

No you haven't. You just said something irrelevant, and when cornered, you have no response. AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #120

Oligarchs dont want an educated public for the most part randys1 Apr 2014 #95

Even if you need one for a modern economy... AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #109

Tie the interest rate to the Fed funds rate. Lend to the people like they lend to the banksters Taitertots Apr 2014 #96

Could this actually be done? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #108

Pay off the loans you've got and discourage others from attending higher education until the system JJChambers Apr 2014 #100

Why would you propose this? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #107

Limiting the aggregate amount a student can take out bluestateguy Apr 2014 #101

Wouldn't this hinder education? AcertainLiz Apr 2014 #106