Indebted Quotes

“Maj. Gen. Frank Muth, head of army recruiting, noted in 2019 that the most significant tool at his staff’s disposal was the prospect of avoiding oppressive student debt.2 During the highest-flying economy in a generation, the army successfully used GI Bill college education benefits to recruit 68,000 active duty soldiers, exceeding its target numbers. The fact that student debt drives enlistment should give us pause. Military service should be for those dedicated to that approach to public service, not driven by the threat of college debt.”
― Caitlin Zaloom, Indebted: How Families Make College Work at Any Cost

“debt. In this moment we need young people’s leadership more than ever. But the cost of college and the sacrifices it requires compromise the lives and stymie the futures of those most needed to reinforce our democracy, pursue equality, and heal our environment.”
― Caitlin Zaloom, Indebted: How Families Make College Work at Any Cost