Graduate Student Loan Debt for Psychology Students
Ian McClure
South Dakota State University
In their article, J. M. Doran, L. R. Marks, E. J. Ameen & N. H. El-Ghoroury (2016) the researchers wanted to get a more in depth look at the impact and possible negative consequences for the increasing cost and the debt resulting from having to take on more student loans in pursuit of obtaining either a Ph. D. in psychology or a Master’s degree in counseling. The researchers contacted the American Psychological Association (APA) about using their extensive database to survey individuals who were either in a post-secondary graduate program or in the early stages of their career as a psychologist (10 years after graduation). After being permitted
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The 10 categories and their results included privileged circumstances (good situations/not having any debt) 10.78%, the impact of debt (negative/stress and distress) 31.19%, neutral or balanced (managing as expected) 8.22%, income to debt ratio (school/salary) 19.90%, delaying life milestones 11.42%, hidden/additional cost 6.03%, need for education/informed consent 10.14%, federal loan issues 2.10%, second thoughts about career choice 6.30%, and systemic barriers/structural solutions 41.08%. The researchers were able to differentiate each full response into different components so that they would receive separate codes with no response receiving the same code more than one time for same issue/concern brought up within their answers. This would eliminate any distortion of the overall results of the study. Also the researchers throughout any responses that did not answer at least one of the questions in the study as they were either not applicable or individuals responded with the answer “I don’t know”, basically if the answer was too short to gather any qualitative data it was thrown out as it would not be useable for this study. For question one, dealing with feelings and thoughts, there were a total of 825 responses with the rate of response at 64.30%. For question two, dealing with the need for more information, there were a total of 709 responses with the rate of at 63.83%. As a result of how the researchers were able to put in place restrictions and/or conditions for what was deemed an acceptable answer that would provide accurate data, it seems that the results are accurate. Not to mention that this particular study has been referenced in at least 6 other scholarly peer reviewed journals which helps its legitimacy and validity within the field of psychological research. Because of the qualitative component of the answers given
Student debt is a topic that generates a lot of debates. From politicians to lenders to students, everyone has an opinion on the topic. With a trillion dollar national debt, it’s not surprising why the topic is such a huge issue and the solutions are even greater. The student debt is a form of debt that is owed when a student has completed college or drop out. The average interest rates for the ungraduated and graduated are 4.45% to 6% (Quadlin). To pay off all the students’ debt, it will take 10-25 years to complete it. College students will have at least six months before they have to make the first payment. Student debts can be a real problem for those who aren’t preparing for them. Student loans debt should have a longer grace period, lower monthly payments and repayment programs that apply to all because students will be able to manage and repay their debts in a timely manner.
5. Base on class statistics 83 percent out of 16 percent thinks the government should forgive student loan debt once a student has completed college and has obtain a job in the field of study.
oday, society stresses the importance of postsecondary education to students due to the countless ways that an associates, bachelors, masters, or doctorate can enhance an individual future. For an individual to reach financial security in the United States’ economy it is basically mandatory that they have received a college degree. Postsecondary education will provide skills and knowledge that will prepare individuals to be successful within their career as they compete for leading positions. Overall as an individual receives a college degree they will become more likely to experience job security and financial security, and this is important to most as they hope to live a stable life. In college, students are taking as many as one hundred credit hours which contributes to most also accumulating student loan debt as they try to finance their education. Even though the completion of a postsecondary education will contribute to a graduate obtaining a respectable income it may also cause graduates to suffer from high student loan debt which will negatively impact their finances far into their adulthood. R.J. Matson created the image above to emphasize how student loan debt negatively impacts student and changes need to be made to avoid stress caused by the debt.
Here in the United States, there are many forms of consumer debt, which help contribute to the large sums of debt countless Americans find themselves faced with. Directly effecting many college students is student loan debt. Student loan debt is now the second largest form of consumer debt behind housing” declares the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (Grisales). This is due to the fact that student loan debt grew 7.1% in 2014 to $1.2 trillion (Grisales). If this statistic alone is not worrisome this next one is sure to be. The amount of debt in the housing market that helped to spark the last recession was only $1.3 trillion (Grisales). Due to the increased amount of debt required by students to attend college many students are feeling the wrath. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, “In 2014, 11.7 percent of females and 17.7 percent of males between the ages 25 and 34 were living with their parents” (Grisales). The fear of obtaining massive amounts of debt is driving the current generation of student’s to put off many future hopes and dreams. While causing them to move back home to save money. The current student loan crisis is crippling the economy and ruining the lives of American students.
My primary concern for passing this bill is student loan debt. The current student loan debt in the United States is $1.2 trillion and studies show that 70 percent of college students that graduate leave school with student loan debt that averaged $33,000. Currently the class of 2015 is the most indebted class ever because of student loans, and not only are the students in debt but the parents too. Studies have shown that about 17 percent of college graduates have parents with loans out on their behalf because of the extreme cost of a college education. As a student, these outstanding figures are terrifying. Studies have shown that this debt directly correlates with student drop out rate. There are many reasons why students drop out but one
The student loan debt total was about nine hundred and two million dollars to one trillion dollars in the United States in 2012; the federal student loan debt made up about eight hundred and sixty-four billion dollars of the total debt (Driscoll and Clapp). Many people in the United States that cannot afford college tuition and additional fees take student loans and/or federal grants. Student loans are different from federal grants in that the loans have to be paid back with interest, while federal grants do not have to be paid back. A federal grant is also known as financial aid. Students with lower income are less likely to attend college because of student loan debts. The government does provide some help, however, there are limits
In recent decades, student loan debt has increased dramatically causing a so-called, “education bubble”. This ‘education bubble’ is essentially the ‘housing bubble’ within higher education. The Federal Government, like those in the housing market crash in 2008, are lending money to those who receive a low income and can not afford college. According to The Weekly Standard, “the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that during the past decade, student loan debt has nearly tripled and the number of students with debt has risen by 70 percent” (Cochrane). The Federal Government needs to decrease the amount of loans they are giving out in order to prevent another crash within our economy. As a senior in high school who will not be receiving
Key informant interviewee Natalia Abrams, stated that “this is a time where media and politicians are talking about student loan debt but they are only focusing on policy for the new college student, but there needs to be a policy for the 43 million existing borrowers.” There are two separate policy issues that need to be analyzed in order to address the student loan debt crisis. Research shows that there is a difference among default rates based on race and socio economic status. These differences left unchecked can wreak social and economic havoc on society. While student loan debt crisis may not be a crisis for all, the danger is the growing amount of debt that a significant fraction of borrowers are currently saddled with that is preventing
A decade ago, student loans barely existed. Today, however, American students borrow up to couple million dollars a year to attend college. An entire generation is burdened with debt, and affected by the modern phenomena known as the “student debt crisis.” In recent years, student loan borrowing rates have risen notably, leading to concern about the public financial risks associated with the financial challenges faced by many students. Of late, the United States government has given out about $170 billion in financial aid annually in an effort to encourage students to attend postsecondary education. Such funding are usually supported by research that consistently finds positive and growing average economic benefits of
Student loan debt has become a big financial problem for the United States of America. The Student loan debt nationwide is now in the range of one trillion dollars. President Obama has now addressed this problem with the federal student loan forgiveness program which will help graduate students with paying for their loan, but that does not seem like that will be enough to help with this problem. Has anyone asked the question, “How did we allow this to happen and what can we do to help the next generation of graduates?” Incoming college students along with their parents need to be educated regarding loans, grants, scholarships. They need to understand the terms and consequence to these
Eighty thousand dollars. Also expressed as $80,000. That is a lot of money. Most of us would really like to make that in our annual salaries or would like to win that amount in the lottery. What was bought with this $80,000? Not a car or two, not a house or even a home equity to improve one’s house, and not having a child. This $80,000 is the amount paid for tuition for one’s college degree(s). Compared to other countries, student loan debt in the United States is skyrocketing due to over-inflated tuition costs, dismal grant/scholarships availability and lack of beneficial repayment programs.
When individuals are in college, they are often blissfully of just how much student loan debt that they are racking up. When individuals graduate from college, they often have a high degree of sticker shock when they realize just how much student loan debt they have accrued. People are also of the mindset that there is nothing they can do with their student loan debt but pay for it. However, they are plenty of programs that individuals can use to pay off their student loan debt or even have it completely cancelled. The first step is simply to ask. Sometimes even asking the student loan servicer will help individuals to get their student loans debts cancelled or forgiven. Here are tips for working with your student loans:
As Young teenagers become adults and start College, one issue that doesn’t seem as a big deal at the moment for many students are student loans. Young college students who don’t have the money, don’t have enough scholarship money, or family who doesn’t have the money to pay, will apply for student loans each year. They amount the student receives can vary depending on the college and what the student has achieved academically. Though interest rates are low with subsidized being 4.29% and unsubsidized being 5.84% ("Federal Student Aid" Interest rates and Fees), student loans still have a huge effect on college students once they graduate. One college graduate’s story helps explain the struggles for most students:
Student loan debt in the United States is expanding unrestricted each year. There are 36 million Americans today, holding over $740 billion dollars in student loan debt. (U.S. 2013) The current student loan system is intended to open doors to economic prosperity for those who could not otherwise afford to go to college. Research suggests that the unintended consequence of too much available student credit is real people losing prosperity and languishing in debt for extended periods of their lives. Reducing or eliminating the availability of student loans would have a tremendous impact on improving the lives of Americans. If things continue the way they are now, American’s will soon find college, and its implied ticket to economic
College Students are exiting college with empty pockets. In the year 2015 the average amount of debt students are graduating with is about thirty thousand dollars. The average amount has been on a constant incline and continues to grow by about four percent every year. According to author Katie Lobosco “Colleges are not required by law to report how much debt their students carry, so some don't respond.” (1) so the average amount of student debt is inaccurate. It is likely that the average amount of debt per student exceeds thirty thousand by quite a bit. Billions of dollars in student loan debt goes un recorded which will in turn effect the nation directly.