The Hidden Price Of Higher Ed In Georgia

As students head back to college this month, a large portion will be taking on loans to help cover costs. At least 1.5 million Georgians — approximately 14% of the state's population — have some amount of student loan debt, totalling to $58.7 billion. A key consideration for perspective students is the difference between the advertised price of tuition and the actual net price of attending a higher education institution.