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Large Student Loan Debt Unavoidable, Says ASUW Report

caption: A large group of students in the University of Washington's Red Square.
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A large group of students in the University of Washington's Red Square.
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Marcie Sillman speaks with University of Washington graduating senior Riley Lee-Card about his more than $52,000 in student loan debt despite working 45 hours per week, and sophomore Russell Wiita, who co-authored a report released today by the Associated Students of the University of Washington that says many students can no longer afford an education without accruing significant debt.

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