Are student loans worth it?
Hello! I am here asking this as I couldn’t find a un-biased answer from the internet. I’m a 20f and I graduated in 23’ at pretty much the bottom of my class, that to say I’m not very smart (not looking for pity or anything, just self aware lol) I didn’t even attempt to apply to college in school because I did so poorly, and have since become a high-end cleaner (janitor). Since my graduating class started college I’ve felt a bit regretful and it’s really only grown, I make a pretty crap pay of $13 an hour, but based on my failed interview attempts to leave this field I don’t really have any desirable skills for other jobs so I am stuck making less money than I need. This all snowballed and now I fear not going to college in 23’ genuinely is the biggest mistake in my life as I could’ve received fasfa, but I am struggling financially already and can’t afford to put myself through school and keep my place. I am just wondering if anyone more intelligent than me could tell me if student loans are worth it in this economy? My family is quite dramatic and for lack of a better description, they like to fear-monger? Will i really be in debt for the rest of my life? I live in the United States in a Midwest state, and would love to even just attend my local community college. Thank you in advance!
Posted Dec 1, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC