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by nicklecompte 1880 days ago
> they were trying to mislead people into not understanding that bankruptcy is an option

It’s exactly this. Lambda School customers tend to be young and financially ignorant, with very few resources. If a graduate is in a position where, say, they can’t find a software job, they could be functionally bankrupt, and their dwindling income/savings will still be going towards outstanding Lambda School payments.

From this perspective, it’s extremely shitty for LS to deceive students that they would have to make the payments, with no legal options, even if they were stressed about rent and groceries.

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You don't have to pay if you don't have a job so I don't think this comment is correct.