Why Is College So Damn Expensive?

The “Magic Carpet to the Middle Class.” That was the slogan for the GI Bill, which President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law in 1944. The bill gave World War II veterans money to fund a college education — introducing and cementing the idea that a college education leads to financial success. But as colleges become more expensive, the average college graduate is leaving not only with a degree, but with thousands of dollars in debt.

As Satta and Jaretta discuss their experiences attending postsecondary schools and their financial obligations to attend those schools, they also explore the government’s decision to forgive student loans. And yes, the sisters have very different opinions on the matter.

After all is said and done, they explore the question: “Were our student loans even worth it”? Join them as they discuss:

• Student Loans
• Student Loan Debt
• Education Policy
• Journalism
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate’s Degree
• Student Loan Debt Relief
• Stimulus
• PPP Loans
• Community College
• Trade Schools

Honorable Mentions

The Middle Class Rose, as Did Expectations

Average Student Loan Debt

College Visions

Americorps

The College Payoff

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Who Need It Most

The Case Against Student Loan Forgiveness

Question of the Episode: Were your student loans worth it to you? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode!

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This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn’t sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School. When Jaretta isn’t dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet

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