US education faces ‘a crisis for low-wealth students’
Summary
Andre Perry from Brookings says going to college in the US is still a good investment. However, students from low-income families take on most of the student debt.Key Facts
- Andre Perry is the Director of Brookings’ Center for Community Uplift.
- He spoke on Al Jazeera’s program called This is America.
- Perry says college still pays off overall in the United States.
- Low-wealth, or low-income, students carry the majority of college-related debt.
- Student debt is a bigger burden for those with less financial resources.
- The issue highlights challenges facing low-income students in higher education.
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