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College Cost = It’s Time for YOU to Set a New Standard!
College Cost = It's Time for YOU to Set a New Standard!
College has become a burden – specifically, a financial burden for families and college graduates all across the United States. At one point in history, receiving a college education was an honor of the highest quality. A college education not only guaranteed you a job but it didn’t cost anywhere near what it costs today. In fact, most college students could work their way through college and not have a single cent of debt after graduation.
Today, people people are beginning to question if college is even worth it. Well, is it? Today, the average student debt for a college graduate is ~$30k. $30,000!!! That is a lot of money, considering that is the national average. I have worked with college graduates that have debt in excess of $200,000. How did this happen? To make matters worse, these kids can’t find jobs. So, is it worth it…??? Is it worth putting you or your family in debt or even worse, to not be able to pay off your debt? Simple answer, NO! So, what should you do?
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Yes, college is expensive and yes, student debt continues to grow. But, does that mean you have to do it? Does that mean that you have to follow everyone else and continue to make this epidemic worse? No… you don’t have to do this. There are colleges for you and there are colleges that will not jeopardize your financial future. And even more importantly, there are colleges that will give your child the opportunities that they are looking for. But, it takes work… it takes research and it takes time. But, there are options… you don’t have to be forced into this.
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For the past two years, I have worked with college graduates, to help them manage their debt and I have also helped families find colleges that give their kid everything they want, but don’t require massive student loans … College can be one of the greatest experiences for you and your child … or it can be the worst! Just ask your friends or your neighbors. It’s everywhere and it needs to stop… you can stop it… you can create a new trend and a new standard!
James Twellman
The College Program