Crushing weight of student loans in the US
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In the United States, student loans are no longer a form of financial aid to help students access higher education — they've become a lifelong burden for millions of Americans. Some feel so trapped that they've left the country to avoid repayment. Videos and websites now share personal stories and "how-to" guides on escaping student debt.
Education is not a business. But today, America's system is draining the very generation it should empower. Is this what "Making America Great Again" is supposed to look like?
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