Education Without Debt

Author : Scott D. MacDonald
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780253051455

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Education without Debt by Scott D. MacDonald Pdf

Almost 50 million Americans have cumulatively borrowed more than $1.5 trillion to attend college. Roughly one-third of all adults aged 25 to 34 have a student loan. In Education without Debt businessman and philanthropist Scott MacDonald examines the real-life impact of crushing levels of student debt on borrowers and what can be done to fix this crisis. Weaving together stories of debt-impaired lives with stories of personal success achieved with the essential help of financial aid, MacDonald reveals the devastating personal and societal impact of the debt problem and offers possible solutions. He explores the efforts of colleges and private philanthropists to make education affordable and relates his own experience of funding financial aid for need-eligible students at five universities. Education without Debt is a must-read book for anyone concerned about the rising cost of education and what to do about this critical policy and societal issue.

Author : Zac Bissonnette
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781101458969

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Debt-Free U by Zac Bissonnette Pdf

This book can save you more than $100,000. These days, most people assume you need to pay a boatload of money for a quality college education. As a result, students and their parents are willing to go into years of debt and potentially sabotage their entire financial futures just to get a fancy name on their diploma. But Zac Bissonnette is walking proof that this assumption is not only false, but dangerous-a class con game designed to rip you off and doom your student to a post-graduation life of near poverty . From his unique double perspective-he's a personal finance expert (at Daily Finance) AND a current senior at the University of Massachusetts-Zac figured out how to get an outstanding education at a public college, without bankrupting his parents or taking on massive loans. Armed with his personal knowledge, the latest data, and smart analysis, Zac takes on the sacred cows of the higher education establishment. He reveals why a lot of the conventional wisdom about choosing and financing college is not only wrong but hazardous to you and your child's financial future. You'll discover, for instance, that: * Student loans are NOT a necessary evil. Ordinary middle class families can- and must-find ways to avoid them, even without scholarships. * College "rankings" are useless-designed to sell magazines and generate hype. If you trust one of the major guides when picking a college, you face a potential financial disaster. * The elite graduate programs accept lots of people with non-elite bachelors degrees. So do America's most selective employers. The name on a diploma ultimately won't help your child have a more successful career or earn more money. Zac can prove every one of those bold assertions - and more. No matter what your current financial situation, he has a simple message for parents: "RELAX! Your kid will be able to get a champagne education on a beer budget!"

Author : Anthony ONeal
Publisher : Ramsey Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781942121121

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Debt-Free Degree by Anthony ONeal Pdf

Every parent wants the best for their child. That’s why they send them to college! But most parents struggle to pay for school and end up turning to student loans. That’s why the majority of graduates walk away with $35,000 in student loan debt and no clue what that debt will really cost them.1 Student loan debt doesn’t open doors for young adults—it closes them. They postpone getting married and starting a family. That debt even takes away their freedom to pursue their dreams. But there is a different way. Going to college without student loans is possible! In Debt-Free Degree, Anthony ONeal teaches parents how to get their child through school without debt, even if they haven’t saved for it. He also shows parents: *How to prepare their child for college *Which classes to take in high school *How and when to take the ACT and SAT *The right way to do college visits *How to choose a major A college education is supposed to prepare a graduate for their future, not rob them of their paycheck and freedom for decades. Debt-Free Degree shows parents how to pay cash for college and set their child up to succeed for life.

Author : William Elliott III,Melinda K. Lewis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798216136583

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The Real College Debt Crisis by William Elliott III,Melinda K. Lewis Pdf

Is it still worth it for low-income students to attend college, given the debt incurred? This book provides a new framework for evaluating the financial aid system in America, positing that aid must not only allow access to higher education, but also help students succeed in college and facilitate their financial health post-college. Higher education plays a critical role in the economy and society of the United States, creating a ladder of economic opportunity for American children, especially for those in poverty. Unfortunately, higher education today increasingly reinforces patterns of relative privilege, particularly as students without the benefit of affluent parents rely more and more on student loans to finance college access. This book presents penetrating new information about the fiscal realities of the current debt-based college loan system and raises tough questions about the extent to which student loans can be a viable way to facilitate equitable access to higher education. The book opens with relevant parts of the life stories of two students—one who grew up poor and had to take on high amounts of student debt, and another whose family could offer financial help at critical times. These real-life examples provide invaluable insight into the student debt problem and help make the complex data more understandable. A wide range of readers—from scholars of poverty, social policy, and educational equality to policymakers to practitioners in the fields of student financial aid and financial planning—will find the information in this text invaluable.

Author : Beth Akers,Matthew M. Chingos
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780691181103

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Game of Loans by Beth Akers,Matthew M. Chingos Pdf

Why fears about a looming student loan crisis are unfounded—and how they obscure what's really wrong with student lending College tuition and student debt levels have been rising at an alarming pace for at least two decades. These trends, coupled with an economy weakened by a major recession, have raised serious questions about whether we are headed for a major crisis, with borrowers defaulting on their loans in unprecedented numbers and taxpayers being forced to foot the bill. Game of Loans draws on new evidence to explain why such fears are misplaced—and how the popular myth of a looming crisis has obscured the real problems facing student lending in America. Bringing needed clarity to an issue that concerns all of us, Beth Akers and Matthew Chingos cut through the sensationalism and misleading rhetoric to make the compelling case that college remains a good investment for most students. They show how, in fact, typical borrowers face affordable debt burdens, and argue that the truly serious cases of financial hardship portrayed in the media are less common than the popular narrative would have us believe. But there are more troubling problems with student loans that don't receive the same attention. They include high rates of avoidable defaults by students who take on loans but don’t finish college—the riskiest segment of borrowers—and a dysfunctional market where competition among colleges drives tuition costs up instead of down. Persuasive and compelling, Game of Loans moves beyond the emotionally charged and politicized talk surrounding student debt, and offers a set of sensible policy proposals that can solve the real problems in student lending.

Author : Amy Baldwin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1951693167

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College Success by Amy Baldwin Pdf

Author : Murray Baker
Publisher : Money$marts
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 0973380608

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The Debt-free Graduate : how to Survive College Or University Without Going Broke by Murray Baker Pdf

Tells students how to stay out of debt by taking simple and easy measures, while still having the time of their lives at college.

Author : Mason Aksamit
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1520296797

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The One-Year Diploma by Mason Aksamit Pdf

One of the most expensive necessities in the United States today is a college degree. Each year an in-state public institution costs roughly $24,000 give or take a few thousand dollars. Now multiply that number by 4 and you get roughly about $96,000 for a piece of paper that tells potential careers that you know what you're talking about. This is disgustingly overpriced. There is a way that nobody ever talks about, that will cost you less than $14,000 in total! Additionally, only taking one year of your time and not four. I found the secret and I guarantee that anybody could do this, I did it myself. I'm 19 years old and I am now receiving my Bachelor's degree before any of my friends even receive their Associates degree; and I started a semester late. Get this book now and you will never regret it. Because you can finish college in a year or less for a seventh of the price.

Author : Jason Brown
Publisher : 978-1-7332389-2-2
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1733238921

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It Is Possible! by Jason Brown Pdf

Education should NOT be a DEBT sentence If you've been told, "The only way you can go to college is to take out loans," you've been lied to! With the student loan debt crisis continuing to spiral out of control, this book proves that IT IS POSSIBLE to earn a degree without amassing tens of thousands of dollars in debt. Learn from not only the author's story of earning two debt-free degrees, but from other individuals who also achieved the same accomplishment - all through a variety of methods. The book provides relevant information to help potential higher education students graduate debt free by: - Understanding the real cost of college Learning how to find millions in unused scholarship and grant money Exploring more cost-efficient means to traditional college Saving money while in college - yes, it is possible! This book serves as the "answer" to the student loan debt crisis and is designed to provide strategies and offer hope to individuals who desire to avoid student loan debt and graduate debt free. The author has lived on both sides of this crisis as his wife once held $60,000 in student loan debt while he was fortunate to earn two debt-free degrees. This book was created to inspire and encourage you to realize that IT IS POSSIBLE to walk across that stage and be handed a diploma instead of receiving bills in the mail for student loan debt to be repaid. Additionally, it shows you that life can be lived a different way-a way that does not include constantly feeling stress, anxiety, and depression over money. Did You Know? 70% of college students graduate with debt. Become part of the 30%!

Author : Alex Chediak
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9780310337430

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Beating the College Debt Trap by Alex Chediak Pdf

A groundbreaking guide to “how you can get the most value for your money . . . If you don’t want to waste a decade languishing in student debt, this is the book” (Zac Bissonnette, New York Times–bestselling author of Debt-Free U). There’s a better way to do college. The radically counter-cultural truth is that students don’t have to be totally dependent on Mom, Dad, or Uncle Sam to get the most out of college. Graduation on a solid financial foundation is possible. But it will require intentionality, creativity, hard work, and a willingness to delay gratification. Alex Chediak gets into the nitty-gritty of how to get work and make money during the college years, pay off any loans quickly, spend less, save more, and stay out of debt for good. He also unpacks how to transition from college into career, honor God while achieving financial independence, and use your finances to make a positive, eternally significant difference in the lives of others. As a young engineering professor with an aptitude for finances and money management, Chediak has become particularly concerned with the financial health of young adults, especially in light of the ever-increasing costs of college. In Beating the College Debt Trap he does something about this problem—addressing the real-world financial issues faced by those in their late teens and early twenties with clarity, practical help, lots of illustrations, and a little humor, while conveying a distinctly Christian perspective.

Author : Scott MacDonald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 0253051436

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Education Without Debt by Scott MacDonald Pdf

Almost 50 million Americans have cumulatively borrowed more than $1.5 trillion to attend college. Roughly one-third of all adults aged 25 to 34 have a student loan. In Education without Debt businessman and philanthropist Scott MacDonald examines the real-life impact of crushing levels of student debt on borrowers and what can be done to fix this crisis. Weaving together stories of debt-impaired lives with stories of personal success achieved with the essential help of financial aid, MacDonald reveals the devastating personal and societal impact of the debt problem and offers possible solutions. He explores the efforts of colleges and private philanthropists to make education affordable and relates his own experience of funding financial aid for need-eligible students at five universities. Education without Debt is a must-read book for anyone concerned about the rising cost of education and what to do about this critical policy and societal issue.

Author : Dave Smith
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781614486343

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College Without Student Loans by Dave Smith Pdf

College Without Student Loans is the springboard to beginning a successful professional career while being free of the debt burden that encumbers over 80% of those currently graduating. You do not have to be another statistic for Federal government loan program or be saddled with long-term monthly payments to Uncle Sam. Attend the institution that fits you the best, while securing meaningful employment, with your undergraduate degree in hand. These are just a few of the reasons why you need to read this book and uncover the secrets to winning the “Game of College”. When you follow the SAFE steps your results will be dramatic and predictable, positioning you for a productive, meaningful and happier life.

Author : Murray Baker
Publisher : Franklin Lakes, NJ : Career Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015049709309

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The Debt-free Graduate by Murray Baker Pdf

Gives advice on staying out of debt while going to school, with information on negotiating with banks, finding affordable student housing, living on a budget, and cutting costs on bills. Explains ins and outs of need-based and non-need-based aid, and gives advice on traveling cheaply and buying a car, as well as finding bargains when buying groceries and clothes. Baker is a popular speaker at universities, and is coordinator of first-year programs at the University of Western Ontario. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Jordan Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1985833646

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Every Degree Debt Free by Jordan Hall Pdf

This isn't a book about school. It's a book about money and setting young people up for long-term success. I wanted to go to college and I wanted to go to law school-but I didn't want to take out loans, and my parents couldn't help. So, I engineered a battle plan to cash flow both.Student loans in America are completely out of control. Our culture blindly endorses the notion that students who desire an education are required to submit to decades worth of debt. But this is a premise I was simply unwilling to accept-even if it meant delivering pizzas, mowing thousands of lawns, obtaining a real estate license, learning how to sweep chimneys, and a slew of other exploits. We have encouraged a generation to pursue a good thing in a bad way, which for many has yielded devastating results. It is possible to obtain a degree-at any level-without loans. It's time to disrupt the system of higher education in America.

Author : Caitlin Zaloom
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780691217222

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Indebted by Caitlin Zaloom Pdf

"'Indebted' takes readers into the homes of middle-class families throughout the nation to reveal the hidden consequences of student debt and the ways that financing college has transformed family life"--Amazon