No Evidence of “Over-Borrowing” Problem at Either Community Colleges or For-Profit Colleges

Some community colleges and for-profit colleges have expressed concerns that their students borrow more than they really need in federal loans. We looked into available data and found no evidence that “over-borrowing” is a problem at either community colleges or for-profit colleges. Read our fact sheets dispelling the “over-borrowing” myth at community colleges and for-profit colleges.