Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

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, you will:

• Examine the factors leading to the student loan debt crisis
• Review the state of student loan forgiveness legislation
• Explore how federal loan forgiveness could impact the economy and higher education
• Consider varying opinions on the state of the student loan crisis, from those looking to eliminate student loan debt to those suggesting forgiveness in limited instances
• Become equipped to determine steps you can take to navigate student debt and the cost of higher education

As you begin the Teach-Out, we hear from Brian Jacob, Professor of Public Policy, Economics, and Education at the University of Michigan, who describes the state of student debt in the United States.