Georgia’s students are carrying some of the heaviest loan burdens in the country, according to new national survey data gathered for Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

According to the report , the state ranks second-highest in average student loan debt, with borrowers owing about $42,226 on average.

Georgia also holds the second-highest number of borrowers per 100,000 residents, reflecting how widespread student debt has become across the state.

Here's more about what we know.

What financial pressures are students reporting?

More than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students nationwide participated in the questionnaire, offering a real-time picture of how money struggles are shaping their college years.

When asked to rate their financial anxiety on a five-point scale, s

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