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Defaulting On Student Loans Affects More Than Your Credit Score


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Georgia leads most of the nation in average student loan debt. Nearly 1.5 million Georgians owe an average of $30,000 in federal student debt. Defaulting on student loans hurts more than your credit score ; it can also result in losing your professional license. In more than a dozen states, including Georgia, your license can be seized if you don't keep up with your loan payments. We talked with Debra Curry, a college graduate and Georgia registered nurse who nearly lost her ability to practice
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