Hit with an unexpected $57K debt, Howard student to graduate after fundraiser

College carries a heavy financial burden for many families across the country. In many cases, debt can prevent students from continuing their education. But the community showed up for one Howard University senior who’s now getting ready to walk across the stage.

This was no small feat for Jaylen Sanders, a first-generation college student.

Just weeks before he was set to don his cap and gown, Sanders found himself staring down a $57,000 debt after finding out his federal Parent PLUS loan had been cancelled…

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