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What if there was a way to hold colleges accountable for student outcomes? Colleges get paid tuition up front, and when students cannot find a job or are underemployed as coffee shop baristas, those same colleges are very quick to let you know that it's not their responsibility.
College is often sold as the ultimate ticket to success. But here’s a hard truth: 36% of college students drop out before earning their degree, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). That’s over one in three students!
Colleges Encourage Students and Parents to Take Loans But Why Don't They? If colleges believed in their students, they would offer loans directly instead of relying on parents and private loans.
Is the purpose of going to college to learn or to enjoy luxurious spa-like amenities with some learning on the side?
Loans to nowhere can potentially plague you for decades, so pursue your passion. Just don't finance it with a loan.
