>Because the program didn't exist when you made the choice to accumulate unsustainable debts. Where are you getting this from? The program has existed for 10 y

>Because the program didn't exist when you made the choice to accumulate unsustainable debts. Where are you getting this from? The program has existed for 10 years, and many similar programs where state and local governments would pay off loans if you came to work for them existed for years before that. >unsustainable debts Even in the case of someone who took out loans before the program existed, how does it follow that the debts are unsustainable? What if I have $40k in student loans that I'm perfectly able to repay over 10 years, but I chose to work as a teacher knowing that one of the benefits of that career choice is that I can make minimum payments, and take advantage of this program.