Gen Zers turn to social media for help paying off student debt
The average Gen Zer owes slightly less than $25,000 in student loans, and some are using creative ways to help pay off their debt.
One option that’s appealing to social media users on a larger scale is TikTok Live, which allows viewers to send the livestream creator virtual gifts on the platform. Each gift can amount to as little as 1 cent or more than $500 in real money after it’s redeemed by the creator.
Using TikTok Live, professional Etch A Sketch artist Jane Labowitch raised enough money in 30 days to pay off more than $13,000 in student loan debt.
The ADA continues to advocate for student loan debt relief, including legislation that would lower interest rates overall and pause the accrual of interest and payments on federal student loans for dental students in residency.
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