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Black educators in Philadelphia are among those most impacted by student loan debt.

However, critics say this does not do enough to help borrowers with larger balances, such as many black Americans

Those unrealistic expectations extend to mid-career earnings, too. Students today think theyll be making just over $200,000 10 years after graduating.

According to educationdata.org, student loan debt is growing six times faster than the nation's economy.

Wisconsin Black students struggle with student loan debt Sign In ALYSSA HUGLEN of Wisconsin Watch May 20, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3Clint Myrick is seen at his home in Milwaukee on May 10, 2021. Myrick graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2010 with a student loan debt that has since ballooned to over $150,000. Myrick said he understands why so many students take out loans without necessarily knowing how to pay them back. "They sell you on the dream. Just tak...

Tuition to go up at most Mississippi public universities April 16, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Tuition is increasing at most of Mississippis public universities this fall. Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learnings Board of Trustees unanimously approved the increases at a meeting on Thursday. Jackson State University is the only institution that did not request to increase its tuition, so its attendance fee will stay the same. In-state public university students will pay...

Lowering student debt still on Bidens agenda Jay Silver FacebookTwitterEmail Students are seen walking on campus as classes resume at University at Albany Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union WASHINGTON — A number of state universities and community colleges across the Capitol Region hope that the Biden administration will make colleges more affordable to lower-income students and minority groups as well as provide relief for those...