A graduating class at the Otis College of Art and Design just experienced some surprise student loan cancellation after Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel and model Miranda Kerr made a massive difference.
Although there are no shortage of financial issues that can make life in the United States difficult, one that's become a hot-button political issue in recent years concerns the massive and often high-interest loans students have to take out to see their education through.
Considering how insurmountable this debt can often seem, we've seen a growing number of parents advise their children away from college altogether and various attempts at legislation to lessen this debt burden on certain groups.
But unless some wealthy philanthropist surprises an entire graduating class with a sudden end to their problems, those who face this challenge after graduation are often left with few if any satisfying options.
However, that's exactly what just went down for about 285 Los Angeles students.