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What to know as federal government resumes collections of student loan debt

More than 1.3 million North Carolinians have student loans.

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bus SAFETY

School bus stop law graphic

Credit: NC DMV

BACKPACK SAFETY

Pack lightly: A backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the student’s body weight.
Organize: Make use of all compartments and pack heavier items closest to the center of the back.
Pick a comfortable pack: Choose one with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.
Always use both shoulder straps: Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles and may increase curvature of the spine.

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