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by tempsy 1079 days ago
it's $8k a year. that wouldn't even cover rent for a school year at this point.

i think a lot of people seem to believe that the federal government is handing out $50k+ a school year when theres a very small limit. people who need to borrow likely have to tap private lenders.

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Please stop. You’re completely misinformed here on how much is available for students to loan. I know multiple people that took out massive PLUS loans from the government that carry interest, are not discharged in bankruptcy, and far exceeded the limits you are talking about ($70k a year for grad schools).
I would also add that a lot of loans end up rolled up into a package, which you are given no forbearance.