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SDF 2501 The Cost of College

Season 25 Episode 1 | 57m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

A look at the cost of college and student loan debt

South Dakotans owe 1.3 billion dollars in government student loans with millions more owed to private loan companies. On this SD Focus we take a closer look at the cost of paying for higher education, why so many are in debt and where to find help. Guests: Scott Pohlson - USD; Julie Brookbank - Mitchell Tech Institute; Dr. Michaela Willis - SDSU and Breck Miller Lutheran Social Services.

09/12/2019 | Rating TV-G

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South Dakota Focus

SDF 2501 The Cost of College

Season 25 Episode 1 | 57m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

South Dakotans owe 1.3 billion dollars in government student loans with millions more owed to private loan companies. On this SD Focus we take a closer look at the cost of paying for higher education, why so many are in debt and where to find help. Guests: Scott Pohlson - USD; Julie Brookbank - Mitchell Tech Institute; Dr. Michaela Willis - SDSU and Breck Miller Lutheran Social Services.

09/12/2019 | Rating TV-G

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