03 October 2014
Is an Elite Education Worth $170,000 in Debt?
The Middle Class Squeeze
Here's an insightful article from NBC News about the value of an elite education and the plight of today's middle class in affording it. With most top institutions now offering only need-based financial aid, the article asserts that middle class families are being squeezed out due to affordability and the prospect of graduating with enormous debt.
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