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Old 08-26-2022, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Tvflguy View Post
Back in my school/college days, I worked part time to pay for much of my higher education. And a loan in order to get by. It was tough but I persevered as many here in TV probably attest.

But if I would have waited to legally pay back my college loan, $10,000 would have now been paid back by the gvt. And taxpayers.

I’m such a fool. Always thought that it was the responsible thing to do. And gain personal satisfaction.

Nope. Now simply wait it out and let taxpayers pay some of it for you. Darn it.
I did the same as you……took out loans and paid them off in 3 years. I went to a junior college for 2 years, worked all the way through, then transferred to an in-state university for 2 more years. Back then, 1976, my beginning teaching salary was $10,000 and IF I had gone to the university for 4 years, it would’ve cost me $13,000 based on the university’s student aid value they had calculated. (I worked in that department when in school)
NOW….a beginning teacher’s salary is $32,000, but the cost of an in-state school is $127,000 dollars.
I’m sure you see my point. Sad, but true.