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Grad school debt holding you back? How to get it under control

  • Nearly half of graduate students take out loans, with an average balance of $77,300, according to a 2023 report from the National Center for Education Statistics.
  • All graduate school loans, whether federal or private, accrue interest while students are in school, states Brittany Brinckerhoff, a certified financial planner and certified student loan professional.
  • Government policies, including the recent budget reconciliation bill, are expected to reshape student loan repayment and forgiveness options.
  • If student debt is about twice as much as income, it is advisable to consider Public Service Loan Forgiveness or income-driven repayment forgiveness, suggests Sanger-Hodgson.
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Grad school debt holding you back? How to get it under control

(NerdWallet) - Graduate school can boost your career prospects and earnings — but it can come at a steep price. Nearly half of grad students take out loans, with an average balance of $77,300, according to a 2023 report from the National Center for Education Statistics. That debt can be tough to manage — it adds up fast. All grad school loans, whether federal or private, accrue interest while you're in school, says Brittany Brinckerhoff, a Chape…

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WGN 9 broke the news in Chicago, United States on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
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