Show 103 - Debt-free Degrees with Jason Brown
In this episode, I discuss practical strategies for getting a degree for yourself and your children without student loans.
12/3/20251 min read
In this episode Jason Brown and I discuss different routes to getting a degree without student loan debt. This is one of the biggest financial crises of our day, and since a degree is required to become a teacher, it is also one of the most pertinent to us. Avoid student loan debt as much as you can. You’ll be glad you did! Now listen to find out how.
Show Notes
yourmarginmatters.com
Margin Matters the Book (affiliate)
Recommended Books (Amazon Affiliate Links)
It is Possible: How I Earned Two Debt-Free Degrees and You Can Too
Key Ideas
Plan ahead—don’t rush into a degree.
Work while you study to avoid borrowing.
Apply for every scholarship you can find (especially the small ones).
Choose colleges and programs with strong return on investment.
Use tuition assistance, employer reimbursement, and dual enrollment whenever possible.
Bonus Tip
Here is a bonus tip I didn't get to in the episode.
One thing we didn’t discuss is the importance of starting early. Not just for the long term financial benefits, but also because you generally have more time and energy when you’re younger. If I had to go back and get my Master’s degree the same way today it would have been much harder. Start now!