During this episode, our focus is on the latest updates related to student debt. In our spotlight section, we feature Christina Hammond, the creator of the ITT Tech Warriors Facebook group. Our conversation with her revolves around the impact of attending ITT Tech on her mental health and finances. She shares how she has made herself financially invisible to avoid losing her hard-earned money. Furthermore, we discuss the positive changes she has experienced since becoming debt-free, including waking up with a smile on her face. Lastly, we highlight upcoming events for listeners to participate in and share some of our current sources of joy.
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Maryland SmartBuy ProgramSupreme Court Won’t Block Student Loan Class-Action Settlement Letters to the Editor: Tuition-free college used to be common in the U.S. It can be again How ITT Tech Screwed Students and Made MillionsEducation Department approves $3.9 billion group discharge for 208,000 borrowers who attended ITT Technical Institute2012 Senate Investigation into ITT Technical Institute. This gives details into the recruiting tactics and how ITT Technical Institute cheated people to make a profit and please Wall Street. Diane Feinstein Senator From California connection into for profit college ITT Technical InstituteSenate Floor Speech on For-Profit Colleges and Universities - YouTubeClosed SchoolCorinthian 15 activists fought for debt forgiveness for student loan borrowers and wonHELP Committee Investigation Into For-Profit Schools - YouTubeITT Tech Warriors | FacebookRestore GI Bill for Veterans | FacebookTwitter - US Veteran (@restore_GI_Bill) | TwitterEvents
April 30th Community Gathering 3-6pm ETMay 3rd, 12 – 1pm EDT - Higher Ed for All: Speak Out Location: Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St Boston, MA 02133 May 3rd, 7-9pm ET Freedom to Learn National Day of Action May Every other Monday - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Theater Activism Troupe- We the Liberated People of the Debt Collective are a Theater Troupe