Thousands of UGA students are participating in commencement ceremonies this week, joining their counterparts around the nation this graduation season. Many of them relied on loans to pursue their education. A recent report by the personal finance website WalletHub states student loan debt is at an all-time high of $1.7 trillion. Jill Gonzalez is a WalletHub analyst.
Athens does not fare well when it comes to students facing heavy financial burdens.
Those loans have lingering consequences for students.
The study found 29% of students have missed a loan payment since the pandemic began.
While paying back student loans has also become even more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic, though the government has allowed temporary forbearance on federal student loans.
To view the entire list, or for more information, visit WalletHub.com.
