News-Miner opinion: The proliferation of student loan debt is a huge and growing concern for Alaska and the United States. While significant student debt has long been a part of the U.S. financial picture, particularly for costly programs such as law or medical school, the amount borne per student and the number of students coming out of college with debt are on a steep rise. Like credit card debt, its a burden on young people, who are often ill able to afford it as they look to start careers. And though theres no easy or quick solution to the issue, the state and federal government w…
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