Dealing with School Debt

When did you start hating the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" A woman who at age 8 wanted to become a doctor may find herself about to graduate from high school, wondering where the money will come from to pay for college and medical school. One young woman, determined to avoid student loans, planned carefully for college. She had 4.0+ grade averages throughout high school while working part-time, playing varsity sports, and doing volunteer work. She wrote endless grant applications and essays. She started college with scholarships covering tuition, books, and housing. … [Read more...]