Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

Before we discuss the current state of student debt in the United States, it is important to understand the historical context that has brought us to this point. In this lesson, we explore the historical context behind student debt in the United States and discuss whether it is a crisis.

We are joined by William Elliott, Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan, who is a leading researcher in college savings accounts, college debt, and wealth inequality. In the following video he discusses the historical context around student debt in the United States.