Twitter resources for college
Did you know that Twitter can be a great resource for parents and students preparing for college? There are several weekly chats that allow you to get your questions answered…
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Freedom from student debt
What if you could walk away from all your student debt? That’s one of the more controversial ideas on the EDU Debtors Union wish list. The union believes students have…
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Not just a student issue: the economic impact of student loan debt
As if the news about student loan debt couldn’t get any worse, a recent report by TransUnion LLC showed some alarming statistics about student loan debt. In the video below, watch…
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With all the talk about surging college student debt and student loan delinquencies, you might be wondering whether college is worth the investment at all. Despite the dreary economic outlook…
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Is debt forgiveness the answer to the student loan crisis?
With student loan debt at an all-time high and more students than ever falling behind on their payments, some people have called on the government to forgive all student loans…
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Not sure how you’re going to pay for college? Here are 5 useful tips for preparing for the cost of college and minimizing your student loan debt. Tip #1: Be self-reliant.…
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Confused about the difference between federal student loans and private loans? Not sure which ones to choose to pay for college? If you need to borrow money to pay for…
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After graduating, many students worry about how to repay their student loans. The helpful video below from the Office of Federal Student Aid explains how switching repayment plans, exploring deferment…
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As if the financial aid funding cuts due to the sequestration weren’t bad enough, the 2012 annual report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association showed that public support…
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After President Barack Obama and Congress failed to reach a deal on February 28 to avoid a series of devastating spending cuts, colleges are scrambling to respond to the threat…
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