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A film grad trades scripts for a mop as student loan bills pile up — a reality for millions across the country. More than 42 million Americans carry student loan debt, and nearly 25% of borrowers with a payment due are currently delinquent.

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Student Loans Are Going To Collections

Reported by Alecia Venkataraman, Jesse Jines

  • Published: Nov 27, 2025, 11:30 PM EST
  • Updated: Dec 8, 2025, 2:53 PM EST
  • Duration: 30 sec
  • Views: 227

A film grad trades scripts for a mop as student loan bills pile up — a reality for millions across the country. More than 42 million Americans carry student loan debt, and nearly 25% of borrowers with a payment due are currently delinquent.

Credits

  • Alecia VenkataramanCreative Director / Producer & Writer
  • Jesse JinesVideo Editor
  • Rachel CapuanoPublisher / Studio Character

Transcript

Popcorn crunches under my shoes.

Film degree says I paid my dues.

But I'm wiping screens, not writing scenes while the loan folks call in my movie dreams.

Oh!

I got a diploma, they got my check.

Cleaning up seats in the seat of 2neck deep in debt.

They said, "Follow your passion, it'll all work out."

But now collections call and there's no bailout.

sweep these aisles while interest grows.

This ain't the future they said I chose.

They paused the loans, but not for long.

Now they're back and twice as strong.

one.

Whose dreams went dark before they begun.

fade to black, no credit scene.

Just me and this mop and a broken dream.