Paula Dofat: Explaining the dollars and sense of a college education

Stories about young — and not so young — people saddled with student loan debt are everywhere. That doesn’t have to be the case, says Paula Dofat. Making wise decisions and using clear and concise strategies can make college more affordable and enable students to attend and graduate with little to no debt.

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The Successful Registrar
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2026-05-13
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https://doi.org/10.1002/tsr.70072
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Higher Education Research Studies
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Paula Dofat: Explaining the dollars and sense of a college education

Lois Elfman
The Successful Registrar
Higher Education Research Studies
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Paula Dofat: Explaining the dollars and sense of a college education

Lois Elfman
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Abstract

Stories about young — and not so young — people saddled with student loan debt are everywhere. That doesn’t have to be the case, says Paula Dofat. Making wise decisions and using clear and concise strategies can make college more affordable and enable students to attend and graduate with little to no debt.

The Successful RegistrarVol. 26(4)
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