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Growing burden of student debt worries N.J. families, affects economy
Growing burden of student debt worries N.J. families, affects economy
It took about two decades for Catherine Kalipetis-Stone to pay off the student loan debt she racked up attending Glassboro State College following her graduation from Fort Lee High School.
She finally finished at age 42. Now, she says, it’s overwhelming to think that the cycle is starting anew with her daughter, an undergraduate at Montclair State University.
“Honestly, it’s terrifying,” said her daughter Leah Stone, who hopes to get a master’s degree in social work. “I’m $30,000 in debt and I’m not even done yet.” (Alex, The Record)
