Searching For Solutions In The Student Debt Debate

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November 13, 2015

Graduates of the class of 2014 carry an average student loan debt of $28,950, according to the Institute for College Access and Success. (whatcouldgowrong/Flickr)

Wrapping up Here & Now's series of conversations on student loan debt are two reporters who have covered the issue for years. They walk host Jeremy Hobson through some potential solutions, from loan forgiveness to income-based repayment plans.

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Reporter

Eric Westervelt, education correspondent for NPR. He tweets @Ericnpr.
Michael Stratford, reporter covering federal policy for Insider Higher Ed. He tweets @mstratford.

This segment aired on November 13, 2015.

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