Student Loan Defaults More Common with College Dropouts

by Gregory Mark Fitzgerald on Jan. 04, 2018

Bankruptcy & Debt Credit & Debt Bankruptcy & Debt  Collection Other  Education 

Summary: A recent news article states that nearly 40 percent of borrowers are in various stages of delinquency or default.

"While some may feel relieved to shed the rigors of school, many other students feel as if they have failed by dropping out. Compounding those negative feelings are student loans still ready and waiting to be paid—but with a much greater chance of being defaulted on due to lack of income."

Read the entire article on the official Fitzgerald & Campbell, APLC blog.

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