In 2011, Shirin Tajani went back to school to get a nursing degree. Her education paid off, enabling her to get a job that paid six figures. Unfortunately, that's not the end of the story.
Despite her high income, the 46-year-old has been unable to make a dent in her debt.
With $315,000 owed on credit cards and student loans, Tajani says she can't afford to buy a house and is working a second job. While she hoped the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan would provide some relief in paying off her federal student debt, the courts have stopped that plan from going into effect, leaving Tajani feeling hopeless.
"I just feel like this country has failed us, having to come here, not even being born here, going to school, and then you get tied down to these loans," she told Business Insider in an article published Aug. 25.
Here's her story, along with some details on what happened with the SAVE Plan and some options for those facing similar struggles.
