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[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by aggieAXO

Most of those that have loans that are being forgiven have already paid back what they borrowed and then some. It’s not like they just took loans out and didn’t pay them back (like many of the people in congress that took out PPP loans during covid). The interest rates and compounding interest makes it almost impossible to pay back some school loans. Many teachers, nurses and other civil servants have benefited from this program. I would think that we, the people, would want to help educators and those in other professions that don’t make a large amount but are very needed in our society? Or maybe I am just not that selfish��*♀️

I agree with paying back what’s owed. But do you think some dude who majored in glass blowing in college with a minor in communications, then goes on to borrow more money with a masters at the University of Phoenix in some more bullshit, you think he should get his loans forgiven?

Edit to add: Add a PhD from the University of Phoenix to his bill too. You think his loans should be forgiven because he’s working at KFC as a shift leader with a PhD from the University of Phoenix?

[carnation]

Phrozen is right. I actually know of several people who didn't need student loans but took them out to finance fancy on-campus or other apartments or something else that their parents wouldn't, then haven't been able to get jobs or more likely, weren't trying too hard. Thinking back, most were liberal arts majors. Anyone who thinks that these loans can only be used for tuition is mistaken.

We see it all at colleges.

[Zach]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

I agree with paying back what’s owed. But do you think some dude who majored in glass blowing in college with a minor in communications, then goes on to borrow more money with a masters at the University of Phoenix in some more bullshit, you think he should get his loans forgiven?

Edit to add: Add a PhD from the University of Phoenix to his bill too. You think his loans should be forgiven because he’s working at KFC as a shift leader with a PhD from the University of Phoenix?

A lot of people major in education which isn’t bullshit, but teachers are way underpaid in this country. We pay entertainers and athletes more money than educators. Speaking of bullshit, if that isn’t bullshit, then I don’t know what is. I know teachers working multiple jobs so they can pay their student loans back. Loan forgiveness for teachers doesn’t mean they don’t have to pay them back at all. They have to pay them back up to a point. Some educators can’t afford that.

We have a huge problem with the haves and have nots in this country. This not only means getting an education, but healthcare is an added financial problem too. No reason somebody who has health issues or wants to get an education should be shut out for lack of funds. Now that’s what I call bullshit.

Originally Posted by carnation

Phrozen is right. I actually know of several people who didn't need student loans but took them out to finance fancy on-campus or other apartments or something else that their parents wouldn't, then haven't been able to get jobs or more likely, weren't trying too hard. Thinking back, most were liberal arts majors. Anyone who thinks that these loans can only be used for tuition is mistaken.

We see it all at colleges.

A friend of mine and her husband worked at the school Phrozen Sands mentioned, University of Phoenix. According to her, if you or your spouse worked there, and you wanted to get an education there, you could go for free. She was getting her MBA there, but since they never had an actual wedding, she still took out a $20,000 student loan to pay for the wedding. They had already been married two years, but she still wanted a wedding. Long story short, she got the money, applied it all to their wedding, although they were already married. Lasted two more years after the wedding, then divorced, now she’s still stuck paying for the student loan she used for her wedding. Her loans were written off by the loan forgiveness program. So basically the tax payer paid for her wedding.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by carnation

Phrozen is right. I actually know of several people who didn't need student loans but took them out to finance fancy on-campus or other apartments or something else that their parents wouldn't, then haven't been able to get jobs or more likely, weren't trying too hard. Thinking back, most were liberal arts majors. Anyone who thinks that these loans can only be used for tuition is mistaken.

We see it all at colleges.

FACTS!

Originally Posted by Zach

A lot of people major in education which isn’t bullshit, but teachers are way underpaid in this country. We pay entertainers and athletes more money than educators. Speaking of bullshit, if that isn’t bullshit, then I don’t know what is. I know teachers working multiple jobs so they can pay their student loans back. Loan forgiveness for teachers doesn’t mean they don’t have to pay them back at all. They have to pay them back up to a point. Some educators can’t afford that.

We have a huge problem with the haves and have nots in this country. This not only means getting an education, but healthcare is an added financial problem too. No reason somebody who has health issues or wants to get an education should be shut out for lack of funds. Now that’s what I call bullshit.

I agree. I was talking about folks who major in some shit that isn’t going to pay the bills, but want a free handout from other people to cover the cost for their dumb ass decision making. Pisses me off. That’s what I was talking about. I actually agree with what you posted.

Originally Posted by Zach

A friend of mine and her husband worked at the school Phrozen Sands mentioned, University of Phoenix. According to her, if you or your spouse worked there, and you wanted to get an education there, you could go for free. She was getting her MBA there, but since they never had an actual wedding, she still took out a $20,000 student loan to pay for the wedding. They had already been married two years, but she still wanted a wedding. Long story short, she got the money, applied it all to their wedding, although they were already married. Lasted two more years after the wedding, then divorced, now she’s still stuck paying for the student loan she used for her wedding. Her loans were written off by the loan forgiveness program. So basically the tax payer paid for her wedding.

Lmao!