Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

Description

Student loan debt in the United States has skyrocketed to over $1.75 trillion, and that number is only expected to grow as tuition costs increase. While working toward student loan forgiveness is an option for some, many have been left with high interest rates and large monthly payments. In the Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out™, examine the factors leading to the student loan debt crisis, review the state of student loan forgiveness legislation, and explore how federal loan forgiveness could impact the economy and higher education. Consider varying opinions on the state of the crisis and hear from those looking to eliminate student loan debt to those suggesting forgiveness in limited instances. Featuring the expertise of researchers, lawyers, economists, student loan advocates, and financial aid advisors, this Teach-Out provides resources to discuss student loan debt, forgiveness plans and policies, and alternatives to higher education.

This Teach-Out will answer:
- What is student debt in the U.S.? Is it a “crisis”?
- How do student loan models work and what types of repayment options exist?
- What are alternative models of student loans?
- What is student loan forgiveness? How could it potentially impact the economy and society?
- What are alternative pathways to higher education?
- What can individuals do to navigate their student loan debt?

All contents of this Teach-Out are licensed as CC BY-SA with the exception of the course image.

Subjects

Language

English

Duration

1 week

Status

Unavailable

U-M Credit Eligible

Instructors

Holly Derry

Associate Director of Behavioral Science

Center for Academic Innovation, University of Michigan
Dung Doan

Social Protection Economist

The World Bank
Sarah Dysart

Senior Director of Online Learning

Center for Academic Innovation, University of Michigan
William Elliott

Professor of Social Work

University of Michigan
Terri Friedline

Associate Professor of Social Work

University of Michigan
Brian Jacob

Professor of Public Policy, Economics, and Education

University of Michigan
Dalié Jiménez

Professor of Law & Director of the Student Loan Law Initiative

University of California, Irvine School of Law
Neal McCluskey

Director, Center for Educational Freedom

Cato Institute
Andrew Munguia

Executive Director of Financial Aid

Washtenaw Community College
Amy Tuckfield

Higher Education Professional

Center for Academic Innovation, University of Michigan