While graduation may seem far away, it’s closer than it appears. When you examined your student loan situation at the beginning of the simulation, you were asked to think about how your student loan repayment could influence your financial situation after graduation. If you choose to begin your career, it’s important that the job you select can support the financial burden of your loans and will help you further develop your thriving financial situation. If you choose to pursue a graduate degree, the burden of student loans is deferred, but planning for the financial burden of another year of education can be its own challenge.