Examining the economic challenges facing many Americans - Boston Globe

Examining the economic challenges facing many Americans Boston Globe, United States - 4 hours ago College graduates have an average of $20000 in student loan debt, according to the Project on Student Debt, a California research organization. …

Consolidate student loan before time runs out
As forecast in my April 15 column, student loan rates will increase dramatically on July 1. Based on the May auction of Treasury bills, rates on Stafford Loans for those in school, in grace or in deferment will jump to 6.54 percent a year from 4.7 percent. Stafford Loans already in repayment will

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Raising interest rates prompt students to consolidate school loans
Alana Barton University Wire 06-19-2006 (The Northern Light) (U-WIRE) ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Attention all recent graduates and senior college students who have federal loans: If you want to save money on interest, consolidate. Consolidate now. On July 1, interest rates on federal loans will be

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Student loans - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)

Student loans ABC15.com (KNXV-TV), AZ - Jun 25, 2008 Locks in your interest rate - If interest rates are historically low you must consolidate your student loans to keep the low interest rates. …

Federal college loans to cost less (The Columbus Dispatch)
Millions of students could find college more affordable on Tuesday, when lower interest rates on federal loans take effect.

3.6% student loans: Consolidate now - MSN Money

3.6% student loans: Consolidate now MSN Money - Jun 22, 2008 Namely: The once-competitive consolidation market has evaporated. Thanks to the credit crunch and to changes Congress has made in student loan funding, …

Public service work can wipe out student loans (Los Angeles Times)

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A Cause for Celebration - New America Foundation

A Cause for Celebration New America Foundation, DC - Jun 26, 2008 The most substantial changes are to the federal student loan programs and the interest rates charged on these loans. Under CCRA, the interest rate on …

Repay your college debt without breaking a sweat - MSNBC

Repay your college debt without breaking a sweat MSNBC - Jun 13, 2008 Kantrowitz suggests turning to the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan program (loanconsolidation.ed.gov). You can consolidate both Direct Loans, … Undergraduates Left With Limited Student Loan Options as Large … Market Wire (press release) Loans for junior colleges becoming extinct Workers World all 6 news articles

Public service work can wipe out student loans - Los Angeles Times

Public service work can wipe out student loans Los Angeles Times, CA - Jun 27, 2008 As of Tuesday, anyone with a federally guaranteed student loan can convert it into a Direct Loan consolidation loan and thus qualify for the debt …

Students rush to consolidate loans with lower interest rate
Borrowers flooded the Department of Education and lenders with phone calls as they rushed to beat the deadline to consolidate student loans before interest rates rise. The variable interest rate on federal student loans will rise nearly 2 percentage points after midnight today. Some borrowers could

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Help! I'm drowning in student loans - MSNBC

Help! I'm drowning in student loans MSNBC - Jun 25, 2008 A: Amanda, now is the time to consider consolidating your student loans if you haven't done so already. As long as those loans are federal student loans …

Federal college loans to cost less - Columbus Dispatch

Federal college loans to cost less Columbus Dispatch, OH - 11 hours ago Some say the loan benefits are opportune, especially because more than 100 private lenders withdrew from the student loan market this year because of …

Students, lock in low loan rates - Detroit Free Press

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Students, lock in low loan rates Detroit Free Press, United States - Jun 11, 2008 The fixed rate for unsubsidized Stafford loans, the most popular federal student loans, is 6.8%. You cannot consolidate those loans to get lower rates. … University decides on direct lending beginning this fall UST Bulletin Today all 27 news articles

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Federal college loans to cost less (The Columbus Dispatch)
Millions of students could find college more affordable on Tuesday, when lower interest rates on federal loans take effect.

Better loans (The Columbus Dispatch)
Better loans The federal government will offer lower interest rates and new borrower benefits for student loans starting Tuesday.

Help! I'm drowning in student loans - MSNBC

Help! I'm drowning in student loans MSNBC - Jun 25, 2008 A: Amanda, now is the time to consider consolidating your student loans if you haven't done so already. As long as those loans are federal student loans …

REP. BERRY URGES STUDENTS, PARENTS TO CONSOLIDATE LOANS BY JULY 1ST
Rep. R. Marion Berry, D-Ark. (1st CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Marion Berry (D-AR, 1st) strongly encourages students and parents to consolidate their federal college loans before July 1, 2006, when interest rates on outstanding loans are expected to rise to their highest rate in

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Repay your college debt without breaking a sweat - MSNBC

Repay your college debt without breaking a sweat MSNBC - Jun 13, 2008 Kantrowitz suggests turning to the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan program (loanconsolidation.ed.gov). You can consolidate both Direct Loans, … Undergraduates Left With Limited Student Loan Options as Large … Market Wire (press release) Loans for junior colleges becoming extinct Workers World all 6 news articles

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New student loan consolidation helps…about three people - WalletPop

New student loan consolidation helps…about three people WalletPop, VA - Jun 24, 2008 After July 1, if you have any unconsolidated federal student loans with a variable interest rate, you can consolidate at the low, low rate of 3.6%. …

University decides on direct lending beginning this fall - UST Bulletin Today

University decides on direct lending beginning this fall UST Bulletin Today, MN - Jun 9, 2008 Consolidation Loans exist. The program will allow and help students consolidate their student loan debt. Many private lenders in Federal Family Education …

MOHELA Urges Students, Graduates to Consolidate Loans Before Rates Rise.
Experts say now is time to consolidate at lower rate ST. LOUIS, May 27 /PRNewswire/ — For the past two years, college students have taken advantage of the lowest student loan rates in history, but that may soon change. Student loan variable interest rates for Stafford and PLUS loans are expected

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Alaska Students Will Get New Opportunities to Consolidate Loans.
By Richard Richtmyer, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Mar. 12–Alaska’s student loan agency will begin offering low-cost consolidation for federally guaranteed loans next month and plans to start a similar program for state student loans this summer. Starting April

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Student loans - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)

Student loans ABC15.com (KNXV-TV), AZ - Jun 25, 2008 Locks in your interest rate - If interest rates are historically low you must consolidate your student loans to keep the low interest rates. …

Grads learn hard lessons with loan debt - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Grads learn hard lessons with loan debt Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Jun 26, 2008 Federal interest rates on student loans are going down July 1, meaning we might be able to consolidate our government loans for better rates if we meet a …

Public service work can wipe out student loans - Los Angeles Times

Public service work can wipe out student loans Los Angeles Times, CA - 13 hours ago As of Tuesday, anyone with a federally guaranteed student loan can convert it into a Direct Loan consolidation loan and thus qualify for the debt …

Repay your college debt without breaking a sweat - MSNBC

Repay your college debt without breaking a sweat MSNBC - Jun 13, 2008 Kantrowitz suggests turning to the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan program (loanconsolidation.ed.gov). You can consolidate both Direct Loans, … Undergraduates Left With Limited Student Loan Options as Large … Market Wire (press release) Loans for junior colleges becoming extinct Workers World all 6 news articles

Student Loans - Press-Enterprise

Student Loans Press-Enterprise, CA - Jun 21, 2008 By SUSAN TOMPOR College students who rush from one thing to the next should relax the next few weeks when it comes to consolidating student loans. …

Help! I'm drowning in student loans - MSNBC

Help! I'm drowning in student loans MSNBC - Jun 25, 2008 A: Amanda, now is the time to consider consolidating your student loans if you haven't done so already. As long as those loans are federal student loans …

ACT NOW TO CONSOLIDATE STUDENT LOANS
Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Va. (9th CD), issued the following column: During the past two months collages and universities across Southwest Virginia have held commencement ceremonies where students, after years of hard work and study, received their diplomas. Graduation is a time for celebration. It

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New student loan consolidation helps…about three people - WalletPop

New student loan consolidation helps…about three people WalletPop, VA - Jun 24, 2008 After July 1, if you have any unconsolidated federal student loans with a variable interest rate, you can consolidate at the low, low rate of 3.6%. …

Students, lock in low loan rates - Detroit Free Press

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Students, lock in low loan rates Detroit Free Press, United States - Jun 11, 2008 The fixed rate for unsubsidized Stafford loans, the most popular federal student loans, is 6.8%. You cannot consolidate those loans to get lower rates. … University decides on direct lending beginning this fall UST Bulletin Today all 27 news articles

Students can consolidate loans for lower interest rates
Jessica Fargen University Wire 11-18-1998 (Daily Nebraskan) (U-WIRE) LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have a small window of opportunity to save $50 for every $1,000 they owe in student loan debt, thanks to lowered interest rates under the 1998 Higher Education Bill signed

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Repay your college debt without breaking a sweat - MSNBC

Repay your college debt without breaking a sweat MSNBC - Jun 13, 2008 Kantrowitz suggests turning to the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan program (loanconsolidation.ed.gov). You can consolidate both Direct Loans, … Undergraduates Left With Limited Student Loan Options as Large … Market Wire (press release) Loans for junior colleges becoming extinct Workers World all 6 news articles

Grads learn hard lessons with loan debt - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Grads learn hard lessons with loan debt Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Jun 26, 2008 Federal interest rates on student loans are going down July 1, meaning we might be able to consolidate our government loans for better rates if we meet a …

With Student Loan Interest Rates to Rise in July, Wells Fargo Encourages Borrowers to Consolidate Now.
For the First Time Students Who Are Still in School Are Eligible to Consolidate SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 31 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in five years, federal student loan interest rates will increase on July 1st, and Wells Fargo recommends that borrowers consolidate now and lock in

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