student loans

How About a Bailout for Debt-Strapped Students?

By Kim Clark - College Cash 101 - October 2, 2008

Because of the slumping economy, more young graduates might have trouble making their payments. more >>

Researchers Offer New Ideas for College Financial Aid Reform

By Kim Clark - College Cash 101 - September 19, 2008

The group supports tax forms as financial aid applications and restructuring the student loan program. more >>

Last-Minute Student Loans Are Still Available

By Kim Clark - Education - September 4, 2008

Legislation passed in the spring appears to be helping students stay in school this fall. more >>

Three Tips for Finding the Most Affordable Student Loan

By Kim Clark - Education - September 4, 2008

Making the smart pick upfront will save you money later. more >>

A Failing Financial Aid System Keeps Students Out of College

By Kim Clark - Education - September 4, 2008

Money for college is hard to find and isn't keeping up with rising costs. more >>

Thanks to the Government, Student Loans Are a Better Bargain

By Kim Clark - Education - August 21, 2008

Government reaction to the credit crunch makes federal programs the way to go this year. more >>

Families Look All Over for College Cash, Survey Finds

By Kim Clark - On Education - August 21, 2008

Nevertheless, about 25 percent still miss out on federal financial aid. more >>

Audio: Student Loan Forgiveness

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - August 5, 2008

Some public-sector employees are eligible for new programs. more >>

How to Get Student Loans Forgiven

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - July 29, 2008

Most people need to plan on repaying what they borrowed. more >>

Another Hint of Student Loan Troubles?

By Kim Clark - On Education - July 2, 2008

One blogger points out a potential problem of lenders' dependence on technology. more >>

Cheaper, Bigger, and Cooler Student Loans

By Kim Clark - Education - July 1, 2008

New federal standards ease some of the financial pressure for students and their parents. more >>

Student Loan Fraud

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - June 27, 2008

FTC releases a new guide on avoiding misleading ads. more >>

Tips for Avoiding Student Loan Scams

By Kim Clark - On Education - June 26, 2008

Be very skeptical of any offer that looks like it's coming from the federal government. more >>

Five Charged With $690,000 in Student Loan Fraud

By Kim Clark - Education - June 25, 2008

The indictment raises concern that there could be significant abuse in the private loan sector. more >>

The Problem with Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs

By Kim Clark - On Education - May 28, 2008

Loan forgiveness for public service won't add up for most students, one official says. more >>

Student Loans Make Money for Taxpayers

By Kim Clark - Education - May 21, 2008

The profit margins of 5.5 to 30 percent will fund other student loan programs. more >>

Help, My Student-Loan Check Bounced!

By Kim Clark - Education - May 13, 2008

Hundreds of students are being affected by a credit-crunch bankruptcy. more >>

Bush Signs Emergency Student Loan Legislation

By Kim Clark - Education - May 7, 2008

The law raises the maximum students can borrow from the government by $2,000. more >>

Colleges Drop Their Loan Programs

By Kim Clark - Education - April 17, 2008

Administrators at more than 250 public colleges have opted out of the Stafford loan program. more >>