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Hard Knocks

For many poor students, college remains only a dream

By Mischa Gaus

Sherrie Hetherington graduated from the Seattle-area Highline Community College this year with thousands in sticky debt, but she counts herself among the lucky. The 27-year-old mother of two nearly left school in her last semester because her financial aid was cut off and she was forced to take out a $3,500 loan, which she fears may break her family’s budget.… return to article

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