Guide explains dollars & sense of a college education

The stories about young people — and the not so young — saddled with student loan debt are everywhere. Paula Dofat says that doesn’t need to be the case.

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Journal
Student Affairs Today
Published
2026-05-21
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/say.70075
Primary Topic
University Challenges and Reforms
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Guide explains dollars & sense of a college education

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University Challenges and Reforms
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Guide explains dollars & sense of a college education

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Abstract

The stories about young people — and the not so young — saddled with student loan debt are everywhere. Paula Dofat says that doesn’t need to be the case.

Student Affairs TodayVol. 29(3)
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
University Challenges and Reforms
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