University of Michigan - Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out
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Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out at Coursera Overview
Duration | 5 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Schedule type | Self paced |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a certificate of completion
Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out at Coursera Course details
- What you'll learn
- Learn the history and context surrounding student loans in the U.S.
- Learn alternative pathways to higher education
- Learn decision-making strategies to navigate student loan debt
- Student loan debt in the United States has skyrocketed to over $1.75 trillion, and that number is only expected to grow as tuition costs increase
- While working toward student loan forgiveness is an option for some, many have been left with high interest rates and large monthly payments
- In the Student Debt Crisis Teach-OutTM, examine the factors leading to the student loan debt crisis, review the state of student loan forgiveness legislation, and explore how federal loan forgiveness could impact the economy and higher education
- Consider varying opinions on the state of the crisis and hear from those looking to eliminate student loan debt to those suggesting forgiveness in limited instances
- Featuring the expertise of researchers, lawyers, economists, student loan advocates, and financial aid advisors, this Teach-Out provides resources to discuss student loan debt, forgiveness plans and policies, and alternatives to higher education
Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out at Coursera Curriculum
Welcome to the Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out
Setting the Stage - Brian Jacob
What is a Teach-Out?
Welcome to the Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out
Defining Student Debt, Loan Repayment, and Loan Forgiveness
Ground Rules for Engagement
How to Navigate the Teach-Out
Tell Us a Little More About You
Meet the Contributors
Live Q&A Discussion - November 30, 2023
Introduce Yourself
What questions do you have for the experts?
History and Context
Historical Context Around Student Debt - William Elliott
Rise of Cost of Higher Education - William Elliott
Implications on the Return on Investment - William Elliott
Student Debt: A Crisis? - William Elliott
Student Debt: Not a Crisis for All - Neal McCluskey
Funding Higher Education in the U.S. - Neal McCluskey
Major Models of Financing Higher Education Around the World - Dung Doan
Two Main Types of Student Loan Models - Dung Doan
Downfalls of U.S. Student Loan Models - Dung Doan
History
Student Debt: A Crisis?
Optional: Supplemental Resources
Funding Higher Education
Optional: Supplemental Resource
Sharing Your Thoughts and Experiences
How Higher Education is Funded in Your Country?
Understanding Student Debt
Why Student Loans are Unique: Choice - Dalié Jiménez
Why Student Loans are Unique: Bankruptcy - Dalié Jiménez
Impacts of Carrying Student Loan Debt - Terri Friedline
Burden of Student Debt Around the World - Dung Doan
How Student Loans Were Supposed to Work vs. How they Work - Dalié Jiménez
Role of the Federal Government in Student Loans - Dalié Jiménez
Status of Repayment and Forgiveness Programs - Dalié Jiménez
Rationale Supporting Student Loan Forgiveness - Terri Friedline
Rationale Against Student Loan Forgiveness - Neal McCluskey
Pros and Cons of Current Student Loan Policies - Neal McCluskey
Why Student Loans are Unique
Understanding the Impact of Student Debt
Optional: Supplemental Resources
How Student Loans Work
Status of Repayment and Forgiveness Programs
Optional: Supplemental Resources
Student Loan Programs
Compare Various Perspectives
The Future of Student Debt
Potential Impact of Student Loan Forgiveness - William Elliott
Case Study: Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program - Brian Jacob
Policies & Perspectives to Consider - Brian Jacob
The Need for Short and Long Term Policy Changes - Dalié Jiménez
Two-Year Colleges & Free College Movement - William Elliott
Reducing Federal Aid - Neal McCluskey
How to Design a Student Loan Model - Dung Doan
Implications of Choice in Student Loan Models - Dung Doan
Equity Considerations for Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness - Dung Doan
Potential Impact of Student Loan Forgiveness
Optional: Supplemental Resource
Alternative Policies to Consider
Redesigning the Student Loan Model
Optional: Supplemental Resources
Implementation of Loan Forgiveness Programs
Pathways and Perspectives
Considerations for Student Loan Models
The Future of Higher Education
Video: College as an Investment - Brian Jacob
Introduction to Financial Aid Offices & Community Colleges - Andrew Munguia
Value of a Community College - Andrew Munguia
Introduction to Microcredentials - Sarah Dysart
Value of Microcredentials - Sarah Dysart
Employer Perspective of Microcredentials - Sarah Dysart
The Future of Higher Education
Alternative Pathway to Higher Education: Community Colleges
Alternative Pathway to Higher Education: Microcredentials
Pathways to Higher Education
Call to Action
How to Navigate Repayment Challenges & Stay Informed - Dalié Jiménez
Personal Experience with the Loan Forgiveness Process - Amy Tuckfield
Tips for Navigating the Loan Forgiveness Process - Amy Tuckfield
Asset Building: Children’s Savings Accounts - William Elliott
Financial Education around Student Loans - Terri Friedline
Student Debt and Advocacy - Dalié Jiménez
Live Q&A Discussion - Navigating the Student Debt Crisis
What Can You Do? Calls to Action
Path 1: Manage Your Student Debt
Resources for Managing Your Student Debt
Path 2: Avoid Excessive Student Debt
Impact of Asset Building & Children’s Savings Accounts
Case Study: Choosing a College Based on Potential Student Loan Payments - Holly Derry
Resources for Avoiding or Minimizing Student Debt
Path 3: Advocate for Policy Changes
How to Advocate for Policy Changes
Live Q&A Discussion - November 30, 2023
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