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SBU students face unique challenges with loans

Morgan Casey December 1, 2021
On top of these financial implications, there are also the looming mental and psychological effects that debt has on students’ mental health. Many students experience profound stress, anxiety and feelings related to shame when thinking about their financial situations related to school. In a 2021 survey, one in 14 student borrowers said they experienced suicidal ideation because of taxing debt situations.
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Stony Brook University campus in the fall of 2019.  SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

CARES Act mandates SBU to give $9.8 million to students in need

Maya Brown and Sara Ruberg June 10, 2020
About 1,100 students have completed applications related to COVID-19 financial needs, Rick Gatteau, vice president for student affairs and dean of students said in a June 2 webcast.
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