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Student Loans, Basic Needs and the Public Good

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Over the weekend, I read two pieces: one, “ The Unintended Consequences of Federal Direct Student Aid After Five Decades of Practice ” by F. Public university attendees borrow an average of $32,880 to attain a bachelor’s degree. Private, nonprofit university attendees borrow $35,983. Basic Needs.

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