I. The typical American dream of a good career, family, and home is difficult to achieve without a college education. However, obtaining a degree from a high-cost university often results in being buried under immense student debt.
II. While student debt at elite universities like Harvard is extremely high, the average student debt at a four-year public university is around $30,000 upon graduation, leaving many graduates in difficult financial situations.
III. The myth that student debt is always crippling is untrue, as costs and outcomes can vary significantly between different types of universities and degree programs.