10 Key Facts about Student Debt in the United States
A college education has undeniable, lifelong economic benefits, but excessive levels of student debt can impose financial burdens on borrowers.
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As overall student debt has grown over the past decade, it is apparent that such borrowing can place a financial burden on households.
Read MoreThe Longer We Wait to Stabilize the National Debt, the More Difficult It Will Be
The national debt is on an unsustainable path and the longer policymakers wait to take action, the more of a burden that debt will have on future generations.
Read MoreHow Do Federal Student Loans Affect the National Debt?
Student debt held has been steadily increasing ever since the federal government switched to direct lending.
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Currently, more Americans owe a greater average amount of student debt than at any time in U.S. history.
Read MoreStudent Debt Has Increased Sevenfold over the Last Couple Decades. Here’s Why.
The sharp rise in student debt has sparked debate among policymakers on whether, and how, to address it.
Read MoreWhat Is Free College and How Much Would It Cost?
While the United States does not currently have a nationwide free college program, a number of such initiatives have been proposed in the past few years.
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Climate change and its effects already impose a cost on the American economy and the federal budget.
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