Americans are grappling with approximately $1.6 trillion in student loan debt as of June 2024, a significant 42% increase from a decade ago. This rise coincides with more young adults attending college and an escalation in higher education costs.

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Pew study reveals $1.6 trillion student loan debt; 35% of young graduates regret costs outweighing benefits of their education.

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