Student Loan Advocacy Gifts

The Shell Game

"Should we put down what we think is right, or what we think you think is right?"

Congratulations, and thanks for the $86,000... Congratulations, and thanks for the $86,000...

"There are no dumb questions, Billy, but there are plenty of dumb answers!"

"I'm taking 'moving back in with the parents' studies."

'So far more education hasn't helped me get a job. I think I'll get some student loans and get some more education.'

Student Debt

'This charge is for the office visit, this charge is for blood work, and this charge just about pays off the doc's school loan.'

"I'm going to be in the 7th grade before I get all my pre-school loans paid off."

"How do we make sure the students' voices are heard, but get them to be quiet at the same time?"

"Sorry, but no. I can't lend you a student to help clean up your yard."

'Trevor, it's some gentlemen to see you about your student loan.'

'See, this is proof that your criticism of our educational system is right on!'

Life plan

The sixth college sense. 'I see debt people.'

We have too many students! I know. Send them home!

"How much would it cost if I don't take classes but just live in a dorm with a meal plan?"

"It's a rags to riches story. He started with $80,000 in student loan debt, and now he has a job and moved out of his parent's basement."

After years of study & hard effort, you're ready to begin your life's work. . . paying off your student loan."

Graduate Job Openings

'Oh he's my loans officer.'

"Just think, your student loan may outlive you."

"Oh, they sent me to the best obedience school...now I have to dig my bones to pay the loans."

'Never mind about Jamie Oliver - how does Delia Smith feel about it?'

'Student debt??? You ought to see my campaign debt!'

Bank Student Loan Dept. You're only repaying a small fraction of your student loans? Yeah, because at this point I've forgotten almost everything I learned in college.

'May I be excused? The pressure is getting to me.'

"We spent a lot of money educating him so..."

'We're sending you back so that you can pay off your student loans.'

Son, when I went to school, I trudged for years knee-deep in student loans!

'I hope your company does not have mandatory retirement at 65. I'll have to work until 95 to pay off my student loans.'

"I figure that by the time I’m 62, I’ll have no student-loan debt, then, who knows – maybe start a family."

Student Loan Lenders Are Predatory

"I had a dream that a rich guy came to campus and paid off our student loans."

"$120,000 in student loan debt, and you're telling me I need to dumb down my resume?"