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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2025 · 26 MIN

Get to Know Our CEO & Our Plan to Fix the U.S. College System Part 2

from Ol' College Try · host Matt and Peg's College Planning Podcast

In Part 2 of our conversation with College Aid Pro CEO Kevin Degnan, we go deep on why the U.S. college system is broken—and how we can fix it. With $1.8 trillion in student loan debt and skyrocketing tuition, Degs and Matt break down how we got here and the bold steps needed to create real accountability in higher education.From federal student loan reform to holding colleges financially accountable for outcomes, this episode offers clear, practical solutions to fix a system that’s failing too many families. If you're a parent, student, policymaker, or educator, this is essential listening for anyone who wants to make college more affordable and transparent.👉 Subscribe and share with families navigating college planning!http://www.collegeaidpro.comhttp://www.mycap.collegeaidpro.comhttps://www.instagram.com/capcollegepod/ChaptersIntroduction to Kevin Degnan (00:00) The Historical Context of Student Loans (01:27) The Role of Government in College Financing (07:02) The Need for Accountability in Higher Education (10:05) Proposed Solutions for Reform (13:35) Ensuring Accessibility in Education (1 8:33)

In Part 2 of our conversation with College Aid Pro CEO Kevin Degnan, we go deep on why the U.S. college system is broken—and how we can fix it. With $1.8 trillion in student loan debt and skyrocketing tuition, Degs and Matt break down how we got here and the bold steps needed to create real accountability in higher education.From federal student loan reform to holding colleges financially accountable for outcomes, this episode offers clear, practical solutions to fix a system that’s failing too many families. If you're a parent, student, policymaker, or educator, this is essential listening for anyone who wants to make college more affordable and transparent.👉 Subscribe and share with families navigating college planning!http://www.collegeaidpro.comhttp://www.mycap.collegeaidpro.comhttps://www.instagram.com/capcollegepod/ChaptersIntroduction to Kevin Degnan (00:00) The Historical Context of Student Loans (01:27) The Role of Government in College Financing (07:02) The Need for Accountability in Higher Education (10:05) Proposed Solutions for Reform (13:35) Ensuring Accessibility in Education (1 8:33)

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