Listen "209: Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream"
Episode Synopsis
My guest for this first episode is Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab, Professor of Higher Education Policy & Sociology at Temple University, author of Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream. On this episode we discuss: Why has paying for college become such a problem? Which students are most impacted by needs insecurity and why don't students tell their stories of struggle? How is the current financial aid system broken, and what are some solutions? How can students avoid getting into debt without getting a degree? Advice for students currently applying A really specific way that you, dear listener, can make a difference. Links: Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream
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