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Angela Rye deep-dives into the student loan crisis, BET News 2019.

Young, Gifted and Broke: Our Student Loan Crisis

RESOURCES

How Black students can find scholarships for college.

A Complete Guide To Finding The Best Scholarships For You

Understanding the student loan crisis in the African American community.

Debt 101: Understanding The Student Loan Crisis

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 12: Graduate students sit to the right as undergraduate students sit to the left during the commencement ceremony for American University's School of International Service at Bender Arena on American University's campus on May 12, 2013. Out of over 600 graduates from the School of International Service, almost half received Master's degrees on Sunday. (Photo by Eva Russo for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

How to Pay for College When You’re Broke

Should I Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness?

Should I Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness?

ARTICLES

Jesse Williams Teams Up With Entrepreneur Christopher Gray To Help Black Students Find Thousands Of Dollars In Scholarships

This App Helps Students Find Thousands In Scholarships

Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, Joe Biden

2020 Presidential Candidates On Student Loan Debt

Students protesting for free tuition in New York City

The Connection Between Student Loan Debt & Racial Wealth Gap

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Rapper Dee-1 attends 2019 Black Music Honors at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on September 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Black Music Honors)

Dee-1 Gets Candid About America's Student Debt Crisis

Black married couple posing on couch with son and daughter

The Student Loan Debt Crisis Is Hitting Black Families Hard

Student Loan Debt

Op-Ed: Here’s How I Paid Off $60K In Student Loan Debt

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 12: Graduate students sit to the right as undergraduate students sit to the left during the commencement ceremony for American University's School of International Service at Bender Arena on American University's campus on May 12, 2013. Out of over 600 graduates from the School of International Service, almost half received Master's degrees on Sunday. (Photo by Eva Russo for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

How to Pay for College When You’re Broke

Child Care Director Feels Buyer’s Remorse for Her Bachelor’s Degree

Child Care Director Feels Buyer’s Remorse

What Is the Real Cost of Student Loan Debt to Black Families?

What Is the Cost of Student Loan Debt to Black Families?

Can This Theology Student Pray The Debt Away?

Can This Theology Student Pray The Debt Away?

VIDEOS

Michael Vasques on BET's Young, Gifted, and Broke.

Michael Vazquez Has Given Up on the American Dream

Jermecia Starks on BET's Young, Gifted, and Broke.

Jermecia Starks & Her Extensive Student Loan Debt

Dr. Brian Bridges and John King Jr. explore student debt.

Brian Bridges and John King Jr. Break Down Student Loan Debt

Morehouse graduates on the BET News Special, Young, Gifted, and Broke.

Morehouse College Graduates React to Student Loan Debt Gift