Paying for College

Here is a 5 minute audio clip updating the current government legislation regarding the student loan market.  There are a few tips for how to take loans and how to approach financial aid for this year’s incoming students.
Listen to clip here.
The full text of the interview is also  on the above link.

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In a show of support for college students nationwide, H.R. 5715 was signed into law yesterday in the hopes of addressing some of the impending problems in the student loan industry.  The Senate utilized a unanimous consent procedural motion which allowed it to be moved along without holdup.  The entire Bill can be viewed here…. […]

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Here is a 5 minute audio clip by NPR which updates students and families on the recent Credit Crunch.  There are many reports on how this will affect students who are attempting to obtain both Federal student loans and private student loans.  This clip does a wonderful job of explaining exactly why student loans are […]

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Paying for college may not be an issue which affects everyone directly, but the accessibility of a college education for everyone in this country is crucial to our future.  With that in mind, the next President of the United States has an obligation to address the problems that are threatening to keep many college prospects […]

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