Whether you live in Idaho or Iowa, it's a financial problem so big that every presidential cycle, this issue is brought up by Republicans and Democrats. Some lawmakers describe it as a threat to national our national security. If you go to college, it more than likely you use student loans to pay for your education. Student loan debt is a burden for most aspiring Americans for years and years. Loan debt is so bad that some folks are still paying for their college years while collecting social security.
How much is an Idaho college education?
Idaho is one of the most affordable states for a college education, says move.org. The average cost for in-state tuition is $11,077, out of state $16,256, which isn't bad compared to number one Rhode Island at $33,230 for in-state tuition and $36,601 for out of state. Interest and principal pile up over the years, limiting the graduates' ability to get married, buy a house, and have kids.