I don't know the details, but here goes... In the USA, government and private student loans are easily available. I have never heard of anyone who couldn't stu

I don't know the details, but here goes... In the USA, government and private student loans are easily available. I have never heard of anyone who couldn't study becuase they couldn't get loans, though I'm sure it happens. I have heard of many people who accumulate huge debts for degrees that offer a low increase in potential future earnings. Like an MFA frankly. This is mostly becuase USA student debt is a special debt that follows you for life. It cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. You can enslave yourself with a bad loan. Your soul is the collateral. That's the absurdity the author refers to.