STUDENT LOANS: DO THE MATH!

Short documentaries

Director: Charles Santini

Length: 23 minutes

What’s the impact when individuals aren’t held accountable for their actions and decisions? Career and educational planning must include understanding how student loans work and can impact your future. Taking out student loans and going into debt is one option. But do students understand how these loans work? What is compound interest? What does a deferment mean to your overall debt? How to determine whether you’ll be able to afford the repayments? Hear the stories of two people who chose different paths to their futures. These tales can inspire and guide you as you plan your education and career. Learn how student loans work, and what you should consider before you sign on the dotted line.