<p>It is NOT smart to go $200,000 in debt. Many people complete their four years and then pay off (or attempt to pay off) their debt over DECADES. It can affect your ability to buy a house, buy a car, decide you want to take a year off and join the peace corps, or go to graduate school. College debt can’t even be discharged by bankruptcy. I bought a $100,000 house 20 years ago and STILL haven’t paid it off, and I have a good job making good money, which isn’t a guarantee for someone just graduating with a BS or MS or even PhD.</p>
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