It’s move-in day at Murray State University. Freshman Clay Glenn is already $10,000 in debt and he hasn’t even unpacked yet.
“I’m paying for everything,” says Clay. “I took student loans out because I figured it would be worth it to get the college experience. I know that I’m already in debt and I’m only 17-years-old, but I’m going to try and get some scholarships next year.”
Clay’s mom, Jackie Glenn, is helping her son move in. But if it were up to her, Clay would be at a community college instead.
“I said, ‘You know, you’re going to be the one paying for it so better make sure this is what you want because it’s going to be a lot more costly than say spending a couple thousand dollars and stayi…
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