What is an "unreasonable" amount of debt for a college student to undertake?

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If he’s on the hook for the debt himself, preferably $0. College education brings tenuous benefits, but if you aren’t sure you can pay it back it might be best to wait until you can pay for it upfront. There is no escaping this debt through bankruptcy.

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