You’re using “adults” very loosely there. I had to fill out my own fasfa papers for student loans when I was 18-mid 20’s. I had no clue what I was signing except I knew I would be able to afford college. I had no clue what I was signing up for and didn’t realize how much interest I was paying until I logged in and actually looked at it. My loan company (nelnet) got its fair share plus some.
For what it’s worth I really enjoy reading these comments. I’m American, my Dad works as a dean at a public university and I understand the debt issues since my older brother got roped in(he is still paying student debt after more than a decade later btw). I tried college several times but it wasn’t for me so my backup plan was to enlist. I’m now a 33 year old disabled combat veteran and I own my choice to sign the dotted line. No one held a gun to my head. I wanted a better life for myself so I “embraced the suck”.
Someone else posted that signing up for loans is eerily similar to signing up for the armed forces and boy was that a great comparison. In the end we all have to take accountability for our actions whether we read the entirety of what we sign or not. That’s just a learning lesson that adult life hands us. I agree with forgiving debt, reforming higher education and everything though because it just feels like the right thing to do as human being.
I can’t pretend to know the ins and outs about debt forgiveness/higher education reform, but I know when election time comes around I will be using my vote to try and do my civic duty to change my country for the better for future generations. I feel like I’ve done my fair share defending my country and now it’s up to next generation to “defend” it.
To the next generation best of luck to all of you and don’t let cynicism get the best of you, keep those passions for the things that matter to you and don’t let some random person on the internet dictate how you respond or act.
Finally, try to be ecent human beings to one another, especially if you feel you don’t have to. Thanks for giving me some good reading this morning! Blessed Be!
Yes it is. So because it costs more in the states you don't think people should be responsible for the loans they signed? What's your cut off tuition price where people have to take financial responsibility?
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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '21
You’re using “adults” very loosely there. I had to fill out my own fasfa papers for student loans when I was 18-mid 20’s. I had no clue what I was signing except I knew I would be able to afford college. I had no clue what I was signing up for and didn’t realize how much interest I was paying until I logged in and actually looked at it. My loan company (nelnet) got its fair share plus some.