OCCUPY STUDENT DEBT

I graduated last year with a degree in Medical Assisting. Since then, jobs that are posted require at least one year’s work experience in that field. How do I get the experience if I can’t get the job??

Needless to say, I have not be able to use my expensive college degree and have to work part-time caregiving for less than I would make at McDonald’s. I simply can’t make the payments on my student loans, I feel like I am in bondage. The schools flooded the market with students, there should be a way to stop schools from selling these degrees.

I currently owe $35,000, interest rates from 6.45 % on up. It will take me over 20 years to pay, if I had the money, and, as a student who had to start a second career, I will be in my 70’s. I have loans with American Education Services, Sallie Mae, Federal Loan Servicing and Wells Fargo.

In order to keep working, I also need an engine for my car. Guess what comes first, the car or the loans? Something needs to be done to forgive loans for those of us who have tried and just can’t get into the job market due to such a thing as lack of work experience. There’s just no way around it.

Thanks to all who are working to fight this injustice for those of us who had a dream!