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Student Debt at Iowa State O ver the past decade, more Iowa State students graduated with debt and the amount they owed increased. Growing college debt is a national trend. Since 2004, the average amount of student debt at graduation has grown 56%—more than double the rate of inflation. Iowa State University average debt of graduates, 2014 Proportion of graduates with debt, 2014 Nonfederal debt, percent of total debt of graduates, 2014 In-state tuition and fees, 2013-14 Total cost of attendance, 2013-14 Percent of Pell Grant recipients, 2013-14 Source: The Institute for College Access & Success Because our fraternity is an extracurricular organization that needs dues to fund its activities, we are hit hard by this crisis. It is heartbreaking to see good men decline bids or deactivate due to financial reasons. Our brothers operate on a sound budget and stretch every penny, but there are opportunities that our men are missing. Ta u K a p p a E p s i l o n • E p s i l o n C h a p t e r • I o w a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y 3 $28,880 62% 16% $7,726 $18,920 21%

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