Sallie Mae just wanted to celebrate its birthday. Instead, it infuriated Twitter
Share Now on:
The social backlash on Sallie Mae’s birthday
Storified by · Mon, May 13 2013 12:31:05
“I think people always worry about, ‘will I be able to get a job if I learn outside of school, if I don’t have a degree.’ And all the stories that I collected show that people have every opportunity to find work without having a degree,” says Stark. “So I think five years from now, given the economic situation we’re in, employers are going to have to respect people who have learned outside of school and their credentials are their experience.”
A few more tips for student loan debt and paying for college from Marketplace and Marketplace Money:
College-bound? How to pay for higher education
The trouble with refinancing a student loan
How parents should handle their child’s student loans
Paying for school when you’re already in debt
Stories You Might Like
Marketplace is on a mission.
We believe Main Street matters as much as Wall Street, economic news is made relevant and real through human stories, and a touch of humor helps enliven topics you might typically find…well, dull.
Through the signature style that only Marketplace can deliver, we’re on a mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country—but we don’t do it alone. We count on listeners and readers like you to keep this public service free and accessible to all. Will you become a partner in our mission today?
