Maryland Ranks Second in Highest Student Debt

"Maryland residents on average have the second highest student debt burden in the nation, while the majority of financial aid administrators are concerned about their ability to help students navigate a complex system," NPR reports. "The burden on financial aid counselors can be heavy, especially for first-generation college students."

..."About 66% of financial aid administrators in the eastern region, which includes Maryland, said they were concerned about their ability to adequately serve students, according to a survey by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators."

..."Some obstacles for those seeking a career in financial aid is lack of incentives and lower salaries.

That means it’s often difficult to recruit, said Dana Kelly, vice president of professional development and institutional compliance at the national association which represents financial aid administrators.

'Financial aid as a profession needs to find its voice. It needs to find its place at the table in higher education administration," Kelly said."

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Publication Date: 7/27/2022

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