Student Debt - (Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover)) by William Elliott III & Melinda K Lewis (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Offering answers to essential questions about student debt and many connected issues, this book examines student debt in the United States at every stage of the process-from the banks that issue the loans to the colleges and universities that collect the payments.
- About the Author: William Elliott III is associate professor at the University of Kansas (KU) and founder of the Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion (AEDI) at the School of Social Welfare at KU.
- 328 Pages
- Education, Higher
- Series Name: Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover)
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Offering answers to essential questions about student debt and many connected issues, this book examines student debt in the United States at every stage of the process-from the banks that issue the loans to the colleges and universities that collect the payments.
Student lending in the United States is one of the most controversial issues in contemporary American discourse. Are these loans the only option for Americans who want to attend college and university in order to attain the best careers and have a productive, enjoyable life? Should the predatory lending practices of for-profit colleges and universities be stopped? How can limits be imposed on student lending amounts without preventing students from getting the education they need to succeed? The book explains why so many students are borrowing large amounts of money to attend college; considers whether the cost of higher education is simply too high, and if there should be a cap on how much money students can borrow; explains what is contributing to the rising rate of borrowers defaulting on their loans; and predicts whether the so-called student loan bubble is in danger of popping. The Data and Documents chapter analyzes data gathered from discussions about student debt. This information enables readers to better understand who is borrowing student loans, what the money from the student loans is going toward, what individuals have the authority to decide who qualifies for these loans, and what is being done to curb wasteful student spending.Review Quotes
"This work is suitable for most academic and public libraries." --Booklist
"This reference work can be read as an analysis on the causes of today's crisis. It is also a useful compendium for researchers and students. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers." --ChoiceAbout the Author
William Elliott III is associate professor at the University of Kansas (KU) and founder of the Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion (AEDI) at the School of Social Welfare at KU.
Melinda K. Lewis is assistant director at the Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion (AEDI) and associate professor of practice at the School of Social Welfare at the University of Kansas.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .68 Inches (D)
Weight: .96 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover)
Sub-Genre: Higher
Genre: Education
Number of Pages: 328
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Format: Paperback
Author: William Elliott III & Melinda K Lewis
Language: English
Street Date: January 25, 2024
TCIN: 91291341
UPC: 9798765120231
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-1935
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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