How to solve the student debt problem

<p>Whether it’s a crisis or not (check out our last episode for the answer), the student debt load in the U.S. is something worth addressing. After all, we didn’t reach $1.6 trillion in debt overnight. It’s a systemic problem, and it’s one that needs solving sooner rather than later.</p><p>Today on Business Casual, we’re attempting to do just that—solve a $1.6 trillion problem. Our guest is Jeff Selingo, a higher ed expert who’s written about the student debt load for as long as some of today’s borrowers have been alive.</p><p><strong>That gives him loads of insight into the student debt situation. </strong>On our journey to a solution for the debt load problem, we’ll walk through everything from the groups most impacted by borrowing deficiencies to the roles of higher education institutions. And we’ll get a final answer on the age-old question: is college still worth it?</p><p>Jeff’s proposals aren’t exactly orthodox or old school by any stretch of the imagination, but he’ll give you plenty to think about. One example to whet your appetite: should college students get more or less in student loans based on their majors?</p><p>Listen now.</p><p>Want to keep up with Kinsey over email? Sign up here:&nbsp;<a href="http://businesscasual.fm/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">businesscasual.fm/signup</a>.</p>