Saturday, November 28, 2009

student loans

How to Get Student Loans Forgiven

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

Another Hint of Student Loan Troubles?

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

Cheaper, Bigger, and Cooler Student Loans

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

Student Loan Fraud

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

Tips for Avoiding Student Loan Scams

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

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

The Problem with Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs

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

Student Loans Make Money for Taxpayers

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

Help, My Student-Loan Check Bounced!

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

Bush Signs Emergency Student Loan Legislation

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

Colleges Drop Their Loan Programs

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

The Student Loan 'Un-Ad'

Marketing techniques include making parodies of Super Bowl ads. more >>

Perkins Loans: Frequently Asked Questions

Find out why they're the cheapest educational loans available. more >>

Private Loans: Frequently Asked Questions

Making sense of cosigns, tax deductions, and the credit crunch. more >>

Stafford Loans: Frequently Asked Questions

Loan forgiveness and fixed interest rates are two Stafford benefits. more >>

PLUS Loans: Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students. more >>

Should I Lend Money to My Child?

It's risky, but a new service might make it easier to get paid back. more >>

Four Loan Tips

Times are tough for lenders and borrowers. These tips can ease some of the pain. more >>

Getting a Loan Might Be a Struggle

Lenders are getting pickier about whom they'll give cash to. more >>

Private Loans: Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you sign that agreement. more >>

Look Twice at Loan Advice

That information online might not be as unbiased as it appears. more >>

Why Perkins Loans Are Harder to Get This Year

As many as 50,000 students could miss out on the low-cost loans. more >>

Best Federal Loans for Graduate Students

Federally backed student loans have several advantages over private loans and credit cards. more >>

How to Reduce Your Borrowing Costs

It may be a wise move to borrow—in moderation and carefully—for your graduate education. more >>

Should You Consolidate Your Loans

Once you leave school, you can consolidate all of your federal student loans into one big debt. more >>

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