David F. Shutler served as a lawyer in the US Air Force before retiring as a Colonel in 1999. After retiring, he worked as a business developer for a large corporation, had a private law practice, and founded a construction company focused on saving energy. More recently, he launched a data analytics company, a candy manufacturing company, and a commercial real estate venture. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Duke University, a juris doctor from Penn State Dickinson Law, and a master’s in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska. Compelled to solve the college debt puzzle by his experience as a parent of three college graduates who struggled with debt, David spent many years researching the student debt debacle before writing his book, Graduate Debt Free: Escaping the Student Loan Matrix. He lives in Dallas with his wife, Katie.
4 Ways to Pay for College That Won’t Leave You Trapped in Debt
College student loans seem to loom over your head before you even take them on. Consider these alternative options to finance your education debt-free.