…  With so much attention being given to the student loan industry, it is clear that parents, students and financial aid officers need a …  than 25 lenders and is working with dozens of leading U.S. colleges to bring objective loan information on dozens of additional loan …

…  to produce substantial growth in the U.S. student loan industry over the last decade. Moreover, participants in the Federal Family …  loans to fund the growing gap between federal aid and college expenses. But, encompassing much of these trends is the continued …

…  have yet to become law, one has been approved in the House and a similar proposal has passed a key Senate committee. Experts say this …  Graham, the ninth of 10 siblings, built up $25,000 in college debt while getting a degree in sociology from the University of …

…  borrowers cheered last month when the House voted to halve interest rates on federal loans. But don’t start celebrating just yet. The bill, called the College Student Relief Act of 2007, would reduce the current rate on subsidized …

…  is so much information about college financing that it’s hard to choose which website or books to read. But, …  the Color of Money Book Club. Kaplan’s book probably is just what you need to motivate your child to apply for and get the scholarships …  they need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which, by the way, you should be submitting right now. Students …

…  representatives have come under fire for questionable business practices ranging from collection methods to marketing efforts. For student loan borrowers, financing their college education and choosing the best lender for their funds often is one of …

…  week, members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would cut student loan interest rates in half. “The motivation is to help college graduates alleviate their debt load and to make college more affordable …

…  Bush administration reached an accord with a student loan company that will let it keep $278 million in subsidies that the …  when interest rates were high, to keep lenders in the college-loan business. Congress tried to rein in the program in 1993, but …

…  the student loan programs. Loans have become the major college financing option for students and parents, but as currently structured, …  borrower benefits based on a student’s economic status after graduation, 4. Discourages excessive student borrowing. While …

…  College’s board of trustees voted to re-enter the Federal Family Education Loan …  said. “Our marketing numbers indicate that up to 1,000 students per year could be helped by offering these loans,” Moore said. He said …