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Originally Posted by Mr Anleu
I'm a junior in college and so far I got about $5,500 in student loans. I think I'll rack up another $10,000 by the time I'm done because since having a kid I haven't been taking as many classes as I should. The problem is after undergrad I'm thinking about going to grad school so who knows how much student loan debt I'll end up with. I'm hoping I get more grants these next couple of years because I have a son, but who knows?
you have to think of student loans as an investment, not a debt. yes, you'll have to pay them back, but considering how much less money you'd be making had you not gone to school, they'll pay for themselves in the long run.
when making decisions on where you want to go to grad school, be sure to factor in cost, but on the same token i wouldn't suggest not going to grad school due to your fear of 'racking up' more student loans. look at the big picture and you'll realize you're coming out ahead in the end...
-waystinthyme