Is Duke worth the money?

[purpleacorn]

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Most critically, Duke offers debt deferral and FORGIVENESS, aimed at graduates who enter public service (and certain other fields) with comparatively low compensation. I believe this is a SUPERB program, it strongly encourages alumni to use their talent and education in service to society, while it reduces/eliminates one of the most substantial constraints that might otherwise preclude service-oriented careers.

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<p>Only for federal loans, as loan forgiveness is a federal program open to students at all institutions, not just Duke. Students taking on substantial debt through private loans and families taking on debt through PLUS loans or home equity/HELOC loans would not qualify for such programs. If families are taking on 100k in debt, the majority of those loans are not eligible for loan forgiveness programs.</p>