Loan Burden On Students

Fifty years ago, a dollar could buy you a whole lot more than it does today. Back then, students might have been able to afford college without taking out loans. Nowadays, an overwhelming 70 percent of college students must take out loans just to get by.

So, the next time someone tries to tell you that students can easily pay for college without loans, just remember the facts. Times have changed, and college tuition has become a financial burden for many.