Debt vs. Service: Advice to Future Borrowers
Public service workers recommend future borrowers go to community college, build savings when possible, and weigh whether taking out loans is right for them.
Samantha Park is a writer with a background in public service work. She recently earned a M.S. in Professional Writing from Towson University where she focused on writing for the private and public sectors, and has previously graduated with an A.A. in Psychology from Anne Arundel Community College and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Maryland College Park. Samantha has worked within and alongside the public sector for the past decade and cares deeply about empowering marginalized youth, expanding access to opportunity through education, and increasing community involvement.
Public service workers recommend future borrowers go to community college, build savings when possible, and weigh whether taking out loans is right for them.
Nonprofit workers are overworked and underpaid, and student loan payments are making things worse. Our communities need dedicated and passionate individuals - but passion doesn’t always pay the bills.
More healthcare workers hold student loan debt than any other profession, and the financial stress is taking its toll. Inadequate compensation is pushing them out, creating a healthcare shortage.
Educators are struggling under the weight of student loan debt. They're burned out, fed up, and ready to move on if teachers don't get the compensation they deserve.
Student loan debt is physically, mentally, and financially draining public service workers. It’s time to do something about it.