Graduating With A Debt Burden
Debt at graduation for bachelor's degree recipients. Data for 2008-11 are projections
Advice from financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz.
Save before going to college.
Apply for scholarships.
Apply for federal loans before applying for private loans — they're cheaper.
Think hard about your major. If you don't expect your starting salary after graduation to match what you borrowed, consider a less expensive college.
Double major in a more lucrative field.
Pay interest while you're in school.