LibGuides: Student Loan Debt: Background Information

Background Information

With the rising tuition costs of colleges and universities, students are borrowing more and more money to finance their higher education, causing the current outstanding student loan debt to reach a historically high level of over one trillion dollars. Use the following sources to learn more about student debt and the political, legal, and social issues surrounding it.

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Gives overviews of major topic areas (including student debt). Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.

Encyclopedia of Education
Search topic overviews of institutions, people, processes, roles, and philosophies in the field of education.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
A large, easily searchable collection of reference books.
Student Loans and the Dynamics of Debt
Serves as a valuable reference for researchers and policymakers who seek a deeper understanding of how, why, and which students borrow for their postsecondary education.