Question for Americans

I’m watching tv and there’s a woman who has $100,000 student debt.

I have heard that size student debt is fairly common in USA. How do people manage that and also what if the had to pay medical debt too? How do they manage?

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iamnikki · 31-35, F

I honestly don't know how they manage.

I do know that some companies will allow you to work there for x amount of years and get your loans forgiven.

Also, one doesn't have to go to a school that will cost them $100,000.

I did my first 2 years at a community college (I received some financial aid and paid a few thousand out of pocket, under 5,000 I'm sure), then I finished up at a ]university. I got scholarships and grants to go there, which is money that you do not have to pay back.

Had that not been my case, I'd be screwed right now.

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Jenny1234 · 56-60, F

@iamnikki that type of tuition is do-able. Should be like that for everyone. What did you study if you don’t mind me asking?

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Jenny1234 public health.
Yea they really make it difficult for people

Jenny1234 · 56-60, F

@iamnikki good choice!

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Jenny1234 meh, the jobs seem hard to get though

Jenny1234 · 56-60, F

@iamnikki don’t give up Nikki!