Other than medical expenses, Americans experience the most debt in the form of student loans. Ranging anywhere from $1000 to $100,000, and sometimes higher, college debt disproportionately impacts certain communities more than others.
One such group is the disability community, and there are a couple of reasons for this. People who experience permanent disabilities often encounter a fair number of medical expenses that can be rather pricey.
Higher education degrees can also be expensive, and if you’re already paying out of pocket for healthcare, it’s easy to see how taking out student loans for your education couldn’t just be the most convenient option at the time, it may be the only option.
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