"COLLEGE FEVER!" Exposes Hidden Traps Behind Student Loans

CAMP SPRINGS, Md., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "College Fever! - What's The Real Price of College?" returns November 20th with one performance at 5pm. In his latest live stage-play, writer/director Jay Cameron explores the pivotal moment of decision about how to pay for college from the perspective of graduating high school seniors.

When someone hears the title "College Fever!", it grabs their attention. Fraternity and sorority life may come to mind. Others might think of the wild campus lifestyle. And though these are aspects of this unprecedented stage-play's script, there is much more to College Fever.

People rarely discuss college funding. Millions of unsuspecting American families fall for the college financing trap that awaits those who want to further their education. According to FinAid.org, as of 2008, "more than $100 billion in federal education loans and $10 billion in private student loans are originated each year."

An individual student can commit to repay multiple tens of thousands of dollars in debt for college expenses when they have no means of paying the money back. After graduation, these hopeful job seekers enter a deteriorating job market only to find their newly-earned degrees are ineffective tools for finding good jobs because opportunities are so scarce. The consequences are worse for students who interrupt or postpone their pursuit of a degree. Demand for repayment of their debt can keep them from resuming or completing their studies.

What can conscientious students do? A college education is thought to be required to obtain a better job, but college costs are too expensive for most. Student loan debt seems to be the only way to pay for college and the job market continues to decline. And since student loan debt is not subject to bankruptcy, the result of a default can be catastrophic to borrowers, their families and the health of the U.S. economy.

"College Fever" offers solutions for the student debt crisis in this thought provoking stage-play. Audiences will find the answers to this seemingly impossible problem. College Fever reveals the alternative ways of financing a college education without the debt.

"College Fever" Live at The Life Center at 5610 Linda Lane, Camp Springs, MD 20748. Admission is $10 in advance and more day-of-show.

For more details, visit www.collegefeverstageplay.com.

SOURCE The Life Center