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5 things to consider before taking out a student loan

  • Written by David J. Nguyen, Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs, Ohio University, Ohio University
About 1 in 10 student loan borrowers default on their student loans.pathdoc/Shutterstock.com

16.9 million.

That’s how many students are going to college at the undergraduate level this fall. Of that number, roughly half – 46% – will take out federal student loans. It’s a decision that could bring certain rewards – not...

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