This is a topic that I am very interested in, but phew does it cause a bit of rage. In this book, Berman gives an in-depth look at the origin of our student loan system, the GI bill, PLUS loans, the increasing cost of education & loan dispursements, and a lot about predatory loans from for profit colleges. Working in finance/credit I can’t believe how many of those loans I saw - and they nearly never amounted to well-paying jobs. With the growth of well-named colleges jumping into certificates - are they really worth it? What about a non-target school? Really makes you think.
Berman also discusses how things have changed over the years, painting a scary picture for the future. Finally, she explains other ways we can help to fix this. Highly recommend to learn more about the student loan crisis!