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Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No

 @9FTB978disagreed…2yrs2Y

Im currently trying to start a masters degree. Throughout my time as a student the costs were always upfront. So I knew what the year would costs down to tuition, supplies, and travel. America and England are more expensive than NZ for study, so I could be worse. Under $1000 for a science course that involves use and guidance through lab equipment/tech, multiple renowned professors, tutors, and exam and assignment markings and processes, it works out pretty well. The student debt, for me, becomes more problematic when you are struggling with the cost of living crisis, increasing the timeframe…  Read more

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes

 @9FTB978agreed…2yrs2Y

They are upfront about it. The individual needs to calculate these costs themselves. At the very least, universities can provide a calculator including total course costs + supplies and field trip costs, to assist with this.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, and higher education should be free for everyone

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

 @9RWHKMKanswered…10mos10MO

No, and this is an absurd question. Someone graduates and then can't be bothered paying their loan... why would anyone believe the university is liable? This seems to be valuing education only so far as it helps get a job. This is absurd.

 @9HK9YD6 answered…2yrs2Y

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes, but only if they are for profit universities

 @9G3Z2RGanswered…2yrs2Y

University’s could be required to cap the amount of students who can enroll in a degree program if there is a record of students not getting work in that field.

 @9G2JTMDOpportunitiesanswered…2yrs2Y

Universities have a responsibility to align graduate numbers in each field more closely to workforce needs

 @9FZVQD5answered…2yrs2Y

Universities should be harder to attend and get in. On the job based training should be supported more. Money spent on supporting new employees in their career.

 @9FPB3SRNational answered…2yrs2Y

No the graduates should be held accountable

 @9FP4W4WNationalanswered…2yrs2Y

Depends on results achieved by student and commitment to education.

 @9FQHDM4from Connecticut  answered…2yrs2Y

I think there needs to be some accountability to motivate a student but I think costs are so high that it makes it very hard for any student to get a head start in life with a student loan.

 @9FQ8XZ6answered…2yrs2Y

No, however there needs to be a reform in order to make degrees more affordable.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes, but more liability for lower income degrees and minimal to no liability for high income degrees

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

If you were given the power to restructure how universities are funded, what would you change and why?

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Do you think taking on debt for higher education is worth the opportunities it may provide, or are there better alternatives?

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To what extent do you believe universities should be held accountable for the job prospects and earnings of their graduates?

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Can you imagine a world where education is treated as a right rather than a privilege? How would that change society?

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What alternative paths to career success (i.e., trade schools, apprenticeships) do you think are undervalued, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

In your view, who should bear the brunt of student loan debt—the student, the university, or society?

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Do you believe that the government should have more responsibility in helping students avoid massive debt? Why or why not?

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How would your perspective on college change if tuition were free, and how might that impact society?

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How do you think student loan debt impacts mental health, and is enough attention given to this issue?

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How do you think student loan debt affects your decisions about your future career or life goals?

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