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Number of students graduating with debt rises

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Along with their diplomas, 70% of the class of 2014 will leave with student loan debt this May. A popular government debt forgiveness program has seen a 40% surge in enrollment in the past six months and has the government looking at ways to rein in the program. SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher discusses the program and attempts to curb tuition hikes.