Photos: Student loan memes help you laugh at your rates being doubled

Colorado students are among those suffering due to this week's doubling of student-loan rates, from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. And all because of Congressional inaction. Granted, that's not exactly news -- but things usually get expensive when Congress does something.... How best to process this information? We've collected the...
By Michael Roberts
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Colorado students are among those suffering due to this week’s doubling of student-loan rates, from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. And all because of Congressional inaction.

Granted, that’s not exactly news — but things usually get expensive when Congress does something….

How best to process this information? We’ve collected the following student-loan memes intended to put a smile on your face even as your wallet gets thinner. Check them out below.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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