Career questions tagged debt


How may I establish a plan to pay off my student debt after my four-year college plan, and if so how long will I be paying off my student debt afterwards?
If I am to be $100,000 in debt by the time I finish four years of schooling, is there a possible way that wont have me drowning in my payments each month?

How is it possible to pay off the massive student loans I am about to take on for veterinary school or should I plan to pay it off forever?
How is it possible to pay off the massive student loans I am about to take on for veterinary school or should I plan to pay it off forever?

What have you found to be the best way to stay out of big student debt?#Spring25
I am stuck between a cheaper school far away or a more expensive school close to home. I want to know how can I minimize my debt?

What is the best way to obtain scholarships or receive help paying for school that is not in the form of a loan which puts me in more debt as a new young adult?
What is the best way to obtain scholarships or receive help paying for school that is not in the form of a loan which puts me in more debt as a new young adult?

What must life be after college for students who can’t pay ?
What will life after college will be like and how will it fully impact my life after. Will I take out loans or drop out why should students have to pay high prices that are not reasonable at many schools to gain a higher education to support yourself in the future. Why must we be stuck in a cycle of constant paying back when people are looking for jobs to pay off debt and being denied.

How much is too much to take out in student loans?
I am planning to attend Howard University in the fall. I’m super excited I got in, but now I am worried about paying for it all. My parents won’t be able to help me pay for college and even with the financial aid I have been given, it looks like I will owe more than 100,000 after 4 years. Should I just choose a cheaper lesser known school?

Is it a good idea to take out loans It seems counterproductive to be tens of thousands of dollars in debt once college is finished.?
Is it a good idea to take out loans? It seems counterproductive to be tens of thousands of dollars in debt once college is finished.

How important is it to choose a college based on financial circumstances?
I am trying to decide where to go to college. If I go where I want I'm going to be in debt, but if I go where I don't want to go I'll have barley any. Is it worth not being happy if I'm not going to be in debt, or be in debt and get a better education and have a better experience.

What will my student debt be? #Spring 2025
As a future engineering major at the University of Rhode Island, what kind of student debt should I anticipate incurring after four years of college?

As an early high school graduate, how can I pay for my agriculture degree without going into debt ?
I will graduate right after turning 17, but I am worried that graduating at a young age, I will not have enough money to fund my degree. I have held a steady ranch hand job for 3 years, however, only make minimum wage. I plan to go to community college to finish my associate degree and perhaps eventually transfer to a larger school for my bachelors. Even with this plan I may not be able to afford it.

How can I better prepare to pay my college loans while I am still in school ?
How can I better prepare to pay for my college loans while I am still in school?


How can I work while being in Medical School?
I am concerned about the financial burdens while still being in school, and while debt can't be avoided for me, I need to know if it is plausible to work while at medical school.

Is a Philosophy degree worth it for low income student ?
Im in a senior in highschool whos interested in philosophy history and law but i dont want to have a meaningless degree and be in ridiculous amount of debt, Is it worth it or should i just do trade

If I use loans to pay for my college tuition, how long do I have to pay back the loans?
Thinking about having to pay for college is scary, especially if using loans. I have heard many stories of people using loans to pay for college, but when they graduate, they are still severe college debt. How much time do people have to pay it back?

How do you pay for these bills?
With all of the costs of not only paying for schooling and books, etc., how do you make it to where you can cover all of these costs with a part-time job and limited money? How do you not fall into debt


How can I prevent student debt/loan from piling up?
I want to become a doctor, but it may be too costly for my family and I was wondering if there was a way to avoid the immense amount of debt that comes with this job.

Once I finish medical school, how long will it take me to get out of debt after if I become a dematologist?
Or do I ever get out of debt?

How to deal with student loan debt?
I would like to return to school, but I have a significant amount of student loan debt from my last degree. What can I do to minimize this amount so I can go back?

How come you can get a scholarship and still end up being kn debt?
I am only 2 ish years away from collage and am quite worried about how it will go sense i and my family are poor or struggling, will I ever get to have my dream of being in the medical feild?

How do I start my own business at only 15?
I'm 15 years old and my family is struggling with debt. I want to help so that I can pay off their debt and move out but I don't know how to start my own business.

How much debt will you be in after college?
I want to attend a four-year college, but I'm also worried about debt and student loans. I'd like to take action that would prevent me from having to spend the rest of my life paying off debt ( like the 2 years at York tech free then going to an actual college). But if it will be worth it for the college experience, personal development, and somewhat independent living, I would be willing to do it. Simply tell me if it's worthwhile.

How do I become an MLT without accumulating more student loans?
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Do pharmacist go into debt? If so how much on average?
I want to know if this career will involve me trying to pay back lots of debt. I want to pay as minimal as possible #financial-planning #debt

How much time does it really take to pay off student debt?
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If I am in debt in undergraduate school, am I going to have a hard time trying to continue to medical school?
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What are some methods to reduce the cost of medical school/pay off debt effectively?
Even though medical school is several years away for me, I would like to be prepared in advance. I've seen that med school is quite the hassle in terms of finances and debt, but that the result is worth it, including the income from a residency after med school. Are there any other ways to reduce debt before graduation? #medical-school #graduate-school #school #premed #medicine #psychiatry #psychology #debt #financial-services