The Conversation – David J. Nguyen, Katie N. Smith, and Monica Chan
“The average debt for the class of 2017 was an estimated US$28,650. And not everyone is able to make steady payments on their student loans. The federal government reports that 10.8% of student loan borrowers who entered repayment in 2015 have since defaulted. As researchers who specialize in how money shapes the way people make education decisions, here are five tips for students and families thinking about how to pay for college.” (more)