Has the ANC made its facts clear in the Election manifesto 2019? We verify a selection of complaints. Claim: Our support for poor and working-class TVET university and college students through the National Student Financial Assistance Program (Nsfas) has increased significantly from R70 million in 1994 to nearly R15 billion last year. The National Student […]
Despite concerns from some students and financial advisers, the recent partial government shutdown has not put federal financial aid for University of Arizona students at risk, according to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid of the AU. This includes assistance to incoming freshmen for the 2019-2020 school year. The IRS tax transcription tool used […]
Changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) could leave nearly 1,000 UBC students without funding as of September. On January 17, the Ford government announced several changes to post-secondary tuition fees, including cuts to OSAP. The OSAP changes increase funding for low-income families, but the family income threshold to qualify for funding will increase […]
Four years after its split from Sallie Mae, Navient Corp. was released from restrictions on competition with its former parent company. The student loan officer formalized it on Wednesday, announcing plans to clash with Sallie Mae by granting private student loans to borrowers who are still in school. The initial goal is modest: only $ […]
Students applying for financial aid through FAFSA should be aware of the major deadlines in Ohio for submitting applications. The FAFSA form becomes available each October for the following school year. To be eligible for the FAFSA, students must meet a number of requirements. The Education Department says that every student who meets certain eligibility […]
ILLINOIS – Students applying for financial aid through FAFSA should know the key deadlines in Illinois for submitting applications. And because Illinois is one of the few states where financial aid is limited, students should apply for aid early before it runs out. The FAFSA form becomes available each October for the following school year. […]
Proceed to the application steps for: Undergraduate Student Steps to Apply (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN-BSN and Health Care Studies programs) The financial aid office only processes Direct Student Loans, Pell and SEOG Grants, Scholarship and State Grants (i.e. Life and Palmetto Fellows, SC Need Based Grant). Students working on a second bachelor’s […]
The government says it wants to stop considering parental income and scholarships when under-18s apply for student financial aid or housing supplements. Applying for student financial aid. Image: Ismo Pekkarinen / AOP The government is proposing that parents’ income will no longer be taken into account when assessing applications for student financial aid and housing […]
The Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela) reported providing student financial assistance to 273,000 students during the 2017-2018 academic year. Almost two-thirds, or 171,000, of the beneficiaries were higher education students. (Credit: Emmi Korhonen – Lehtikuva) The Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela) reported that the number of recipients of student financial assistance decreased by […]
For many families and students who take out college loans, one of the thorniest questions is: federal or private? It’s easy to get confused. Here’s a guide to what families need to know to make informed decisions. Federal student loans The Department of Education awards more than $ 120 billion a year in scholarships, study […]
It’s exciting to have our new team on the ground at conferences and on college campuses talking about our quality loan programs. We’ve put a lot of thought and resources into creating a competitive program and an exceptional experience for borrowers. LINCOLN, Neb. (PRWEB) October 30, 2018 U-fi, an experienced leader in consumer finance, […]
Students and their parents can apply for federal financial aid for the 2019-2020 school year using a smartphone. The office of Federal Student Aid, part of the US Department of Education, released its new myStudent-Aid app earlier this year. The app allows users to complete their FAFSA 2019-2020 form using their phone and is available […]
The San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SJCHCC) has announced the date for its 16th annual Student and College Financial Aid Awareness Workshop. The event will take place on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Alex G. Spanos Center located at 1178 Larry Heller Drive on the University of the Pacific campus in Stockton. […]
Bowdoin College’s endowment, nearly half of which is permanently limited by donors to support student financial aid, generated a return on investment of 15.7% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. In the current fiscal year, endowment distributions will fund approximately three-quarters of Bowdoin’s $ 41.6 million financial aid budget. Of the total distribution […]
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High school students preparing for their college studies have many questions about financial aid. Cost is a big factor in choosing a school, and plans to save money can get creative. “Roughly how much it costs per year. I would like to know how much room and board costs, if it would be cheaper to […]
The Education Department is warning schools against phishing attacks targeting student financial aid after such incidents were reported at several colleges. A spokesperson for the department said in a statement on Saturday that several schools had reported that malicious hackers had gained access to student financial aid during phishing attacks. The attacks, according to the […]
WASHINGTON – The United States House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Advice Act, sponsored by Representatives Brett Guthrie, R-Ky. and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. the legislation aims to improve financial aid counseling for students receiving a Pell Scholarship or Federal Loan. Representative Bobby Scott “Knowledge is really power, especially in the […]
Madras High Court on Monday ordered a nationalized bank in Tiruvarur district to produce all documents relating to RBI guidelines on granting educational loans, by July 23 after the bank refused to grant a loan to a student aspiring to become a nurse, on the grounds that she was a defaulter. He also noted that […]
Private student loans issued before the financial crisis were once considered a toxic asset. A recent transaction by Cerberus Capital Management shows just how much things have changed. Last month, the distressed-debt specialist securitized a $414 million portfolio of matured loans it acquired (through its subsidiary FirstKey) in December 2017 from Bank of America; the […]
The cost of university is high and it is steadily increasing. Many students rely on loans to help them get through. Looking for a student loan? Here are some alternatives. 5 minutes to read Photo by Getty Images Key points to remember Understand the differences between subsidized, non-subsidized and private loans Pay attention to loan […]
We all know college is expensive for you and your family, but what if you’re not GI Bill eligible, a genius or an athlete who can get scholarships, or a rich – how are you paying for college? Well, over 60% of students use student loans. You may be aware that you can get federally […]
MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court warned banks against rejecting educational loans based on the claimant’s family credit report, saying such actions would result in contempt of court proceedings. Accepting Mr Hariharasudhan’s plea, the court asked the Bank of India to order all of its branches in TN to refrain from rejecting […]
Education is a basic need and a right of every individual. But for many people, getting an education is a costly business and that too from a reputable institute can create a hole in their pocket. In addition, the cost of education is increasing rapidly. For this reason, parents, who want to provide their children […]
It’s days like today, when snow blanketed Pennsylvania, causing many state offices to close, which is one of the reasons the state financial aid agency under -treats 270 of its entry-level call center positions. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency has contracted with New Jersey-based Wipro LLC and its Illinois-based subsidiary Opus Capital Markets Consultants […]
Anna Griswold has witnessed the evolution of student financial aid for more than four decades, from the earliest days of government student aid, to the proliferation of student loans in higher education, as well as the boom in fundraising campaigns in public universities. Griswold will take with her 48 years of experience in higher education […]
Anna Griswold has witnessed the evolution of student financial aid for more than four decades, from the beginnings of government student aid, to the proliferation of student loans in higher education, as well as the boom fundraising campaigns in public universities. Griswold will take with her 48 years of experience in higher education financial aid […]
Schmitz Hall on the University of Washington campus houses both the administrative offices for international student services and student financial aid. The departments are working to remove all obsolete references to northeast China. Collaborating photographer Sarah Corn Two University of Washington offices update archaic and potentially offensive reference of a scholarship to a region that […]
Student financial aid startup Frank raised $ 10 million in an investment round led by Marc Rowan, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, with participation from Reach Capital and Aleph Venture Capital, an American-Israeli fund that had previously invested in insurance startup Lemonade and coworking startup We Work. The company announced the cycle in a statement […]
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Image courtesy of Student Loan Hero Student loan hero Financial aid goes a long way in helping you pay for your education – until it runs out. If your child’s financial support is insufficient, you may need other sources of funding. Many families are taking Parent PLUS loans from the federal government to fill the […]
Levels of state-funded student aid changed remarkably little from 2014-15 to 2015-16, according to a new survey released today. State-funded student financial assistance has totaled about $ 12.5 billion across the country, according to an annual survey by the National Association of Scholarship and Student Aid Programs. Aid totals increased by less than 1% from […]
If the loan amount is Rs 7.5 lakh, SBI only needs one parent / guardian as co-borrower. Strong points SBI offers loans for graduate studies in India and abroad Interest paid for a student loan qualifies for a tax deduction The repayment period for SBI student loans can be up to 15 years State Bank […]
Contact: Sasha Steinberg STARKVILLE, Mississippi — The Department of Student Financial Aid at Mississippi State University receives a 2017 Rock Star Award from the Regional Bank’s Marketing Partner for its role in promoting financial education. “This is the first time that we have given this award outside,†said Sammy Slaughter, senior vice president and city […]
Dr Carl Rollins FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 24, 2017) – Dr. Carl Rollins will retire on December 31, 2017 as head of Kentucky State Student Financial Aid Agencies. Rollins was named executive director of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC) in 2013. He has worked for […]
Note that the government is allowing an interest-free pause for the repayment of most federal student loans until the end of September 2020 to help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, many lenders and private providers of the type described in this report also offer relief options during this period. […]
College graduates need to stop and take a deep breath if they expect to see their overdue student loan debt go away soon after an investigation into alleged precarious debt collection practices is announced. The headlines surround the possibility of wiping out up to $ 5 billion in already overdue debt. The controversy centers on […]
The Higher Education Commission (Photo courtesy of CHED) MANILA – The Audit Commission has reported various shortcomings in the Higher Education Commission’s implementation of Student Financial Aid Programs (StuFAP), including the delay in processing applications amounting to 140.48 million pesos. In its annual audit report, the COA stated that the effective implementation of StuFAP was […]
Five billion dollars in private student loans could be canceled due to poor record keeping by financial companies, survey finds The New York Times found this week. Loan balances are wiped out and lawsuits are overturned because loans have been consolidated and resold, like the subprime mortgages that precipitated the Great Recession, and the current […]
Contact: Deanne PucaJuly 7, 2017 James KALAMAZOO, Michigan—Shashanta James is the new Acting Director of the Student Financial Aid Office at Western Michigan University, effective July 1. She’s replacing Dr Terrell Hodge who has served as Acting Director for the past two years. An active and long-time member of the university community, James has held […]
news, latest news New child support payment system could allow non-paying parents to pay a free ride as frontline child support agency officials hijacked to take phone calls from angry customers against the new system. Agency insiders say their case management work, including prosecuting bad payers, is put on hold as they try to deal […]
CHENNAI: Obtaining and repaying student loans will become easier. The Center advised all banks to channel student loans through the Vidya Lakshmi (VLP) portal. Launched by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in August 2015, it is a single, student-friendly portal for applying for educational loans to multiple banks.The directive to the banks follows harassment complaints […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ReliaMax®, the comprehensive private provider of student loan solutions for banks, credit unions and alternative lenders, says it is servicing $275 million in loans, an increase of nearly 670% over compared to the end of 2015, thanks to portfolio conversions that helped banks, credit unions and alternative lenders enter the private student […]
BOISE, Idaho – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Making child support payments in Idaho with a smartphone or tablet at www.accessidaho.org/hw/childsupport just got easier. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare online child support payment service is now optimized for mobile devices. Since about 58 percent of Idaho citizens use mobile devices as their primary or only […]
SOMERSET COUNTY – Thirty-one people, mostly from Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties, were arrested this month in an overdue child support payment transaction totaling $ 433,000 . Somerset County Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano said the arrests were made during a three-day sweep involving more than 34 sheriff’s officers, who worked as a team and served […]
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As the price of a college education continues to skyrocket, many American families rely on significant outside help to foot the bill. Consider that the average cost of tuition and fees at an out-of-state public university is now nearly $ 24,000 per year, according to the College Board. For private schools, tuition and fees average […]
On March 3, students wishing to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) got a surprise: the application’s online data recovery tool, which allows their tax return information to be automatically entered. income, had malfunctioned. Completing the process manually can take weeks. After days of silence, the US Department of Education and the […]
Parents who owe child support can now make cash payments through MoneyGram at Walmart, CVS, or any of MoneyGram’s estimated 780 locations in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has partnered with MoneyGram, a money transfer company, to electronically send payments to DCFS for transfer to custodial parents. The new MoneyGram service […]
There is a reason why students are taking on so much debt. The College Board reports that tuition and fees for the 2016-2017 school year were on average: $ 33,480 in private colleges $ 9,650 in state public colleges $ 24,930 at out-of-state public colleges These figures, however, do not include room and board, which […]
Homepage Daily News Federal student aid has been withdrawn in Charlotte … Faculties of Law Federal student aid has been withdrawn from the Charlotte School of Law By Stéphanie Francis Ward December 19, 2016, 2:35 p.m. CST Update: After making “substantial misrepresentation” to current and prospective students regarding its compliance with ABA accreditation standards, the […]
TAMPA, Florida–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ELM Resources, a leading provider of technology products and services for higher education, today announced that it has completed its 22n/a and the most successful private loan peak processing season to date. During ELM’s three highest volume months of July, August and September, ELM processed significant increases over 2015 in certifications and disbursements […]
SAN FRANCISCO, December 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — MeasureOne, a higher education data and analytics company focused on $1.4 trillion student loan market, today released its semi-annual Private Student Loans Report, which shows continued strong performance among private loans to fund undergraduate and graduate education. According to data from MeasureOne, delinquency rates decreased by 9-15% for […]
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the key to unlocking financial aid. It serves as the application for most financial aid from federal and state programs and colleges and universities. Even if you are not sure if you need financial assistance, we still recommend that you complete an FAFSA – it’s free. […]
The provision of bank loans for educational purposes has been recognized as one of the priority sector lending activities by the RBI. Between 2013-14 and 2015-16, both public and private sector banks provided educational loans in the amount of Rs 25,736 crore to 21.79 lakh beneficiaries according to data shared by the government in the […]
Estimated reading time: less than a minute This news archive is available for your personal, non-commercial use only. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute republication of the story. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education will […]
Search “student loans” on Amazon.com and results include titles such as The student loan scam and The Student Loan Mess: How Good Intentions Created a Trillion Dollar Problem. Today, the online retail giant is getting involved in the student loan business itself through a partnership with Wells Fargo. On Thursday, Amazon and the banking and […]
The US Department of Education’s Federal Office of Student Aid (FSA) has issued a letter to institutions outlining their obligation to protect student financial aid information from unauthorized disclosure or access. “Post-secondary institutions responsible for student financial aid information continue to develop ways to address cybersecurity threats and strengthen their cybersecurity infrastructure,” wrote Ted Mitchell, […]
Chennai: Educational loan lenders State Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Axis Bank have cut interest on loans by about 0.25% in recent weeks, just in time for the new college season, bringing back rates at 2008 levels. New interest rates for loans range from 10.8% to 12.2% at public sector banks depending on the […]
High school graduates or college students just hit the mailbox to find another private student loan offer. And given the series of tuition rate hikes for the 2016-17 school year, well, those promotional mailings are likely to be a lot more tempting. “It’s time to talk about paying for college,” read a letter from Sallie […]
If you qualify for a 4% federal private student loan, that sounds better than a 6.31% PLUS loan. Private student loans are marketed in the summer before the first tuition bills are due in August. Private student loans can offer better rates for those with very good to excellent credit. High school graduates or college […]
: The State Bank of India (SBI) has identified its branch at One Town in the city to process education loans. The bank would soon announce a few more branches for the convenience of students, who were looking for bank loans to pursue higher education. Addressing a press conference here on Friday, SBI Regional Director […]
BOONE — Anthony P. Jones of Seven Devils has been appointed Director of Student Financial Aid at Appalachian State University effective April 1. Lori Townsend, who was Acting Director of Financial Aid since January 2015, will return to her position as Senior Associate Director. financial assistance. Jones will be responsible for the administration of all […]
Charlie Sheen has filed documents asking a court to reduce his monthly bill to ex Denise Richards by $ 55,000. Two weeks ago, he made almost the exact same plea regarding his permanent arrangement with his other baby mom, Brooke Mueller. According to TMZ, the 50-year-old says he can no longer make the payments because […]
Charlie Sheen has asked the court to reduce the amount of support he pays ex Brooke Mueller for the former couple’s twins, Bob and Max. Actor Charlie Sheen has asked the court to reduce the amount of support he pays ex Brooke Mueller for the former couple’s twins, Bob and Max. According to court documents, […]
LOS ANGELES – Charlie Sheen recently sold his profit-sharing rights to the comedy series “Two and a Half” for nearly $ 27 million, the actor has revealed in a court case to cut child support payments for his twin sons. Sheen’s case on Wednesday seeks to change his divorce agreement with ex-wife Brooke Mueller. He […]
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(KSLA) – Campus professionals will be available on Sunday at Bossier Parish Community College to provide students and their families with free, line-to-line assistance to complete the primary application for federal financial aid for the university. Help with filing Free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) will be available from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. […]
Kakinada: Student loans, which are more or less the lifeline for students to pursue higher education at home and abroad, are not only beyond the reach of the common man, but their numbers are also shrinking. in the district of East Godavari. Although banks disbursed educational loans worth Rs 48 crore to 620 students across […]
Hero Pictures | Getty Images The deadline was tough because applicants and their families either had to scramble to complete their tax returns by Jan. 1 or use estimates that often had to be changed later. Due to the earlier application start date, families can now use information from the previous year’s tax return. (Families […]
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Shortly after marking its 175th anniversary, the Punahou School today announced that it has received a $ 10 million donation from an anonymous donor that will have a multiplier effect on its financial aid program to students. The donation represents one of the most significant philanthropic contributions in the history of the […]
The Obama administration is asking Congress to make it easier for some student borrowers to write off their debt through bankruptcy, as part of a package of proposals to help Americans who are struggling to repay their loans. In a report released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education, administration officials laid out a series […]
Bombay: Credila, the education loan arm of Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd (HDFC), partnered with the Snapdeal shopping portal on Tuesday to provide education loans. The partnership will allow Credila to 100% fund eligible students using Snapdeal’s network. Students can apply for a loan through Snapdeal and Credila will arrange a home pickup service for […]
Then there are the borrowers who have become trapped by traps buried in the fine print. Some loans include provisions that allow them to put the loan in default if the borrower is late on an unrelated bill held by the same lender, among others. In other contracts, even if borrowers are up to date […]
It is the first portal of its kind that offers students a one-stop-shop for accessing information and applying for educational loans provided by banks as well as government grants. Rupali pruthi Created on: Aug 21, 2015 3:00 PM ISTModified on: Aug 21, 2015 12:29 IST The Union government launched on August 15, 2015 a web […]
Frequently Asked Questions You can visit us for in-person advice at 105 Schmitz Hall. No appointment necessary.From March 28, our in-person counseling hourare: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. You can get in touch with our financial aid counselors by calling 206-543-6101 during our telephone opening hours: Monday Friday 10 a.m. – […]
Borrowing money is always a risky proposition, as you are betting that you can pay off both the interest on the loan and the principal, the amount you borrowed in the first place. When buying a house or a car, it is nearly impossible for most Americans to write a check for the full amount. […]
Lonnie T. Brown Jr., the third finalist for the post of Dean of the University of Georgia Law School, made his final presentation Wednesday at Dean Rusk Hall. Brown is a distinguished A. Gus Cleveland President of Legal Ethics and Professionalism and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the UGA School of Law, and the […]
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It’s time to think about college applications, which means students are anxious about whether they’ll get into their dream school, quickly followed by their (and their parents’) panic over how which they will pay for it. For those already in school, it’s sticker shock time as tuition for the new semester begins to roll in. […]
Complaints from borrowers with private student loans have jumped 38% in the past year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said. Most of the complaints concerned the lack of flexibility in reimbursement. Student loan debt cannot be discharged through bankruptcy proceedings, apparently making lenders less willing to negotiate. Complaints about private student loans have jumped 38% […]
NEW DELHI: The government has launched a program to provide interest subsidies on study loans for study abroad to students belonging to minorities, including Muslims. Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla also informed Lok Sabha that some scholarships awarded to students from minority communities are not comparable to scholarships awarded to SC and ST students and […]
CHENNAI: Banks cannot set 60% of marks as the minimum percentage required for granting a student loan, the Madras high court ruled. A division bench of Judge N Paul Vasanthakumar and Judge M Sathyanarayanan, assisting an engineering student who obtained management quota admission, said on Wednesday that it was incorrect from the bank of him […]
Brent Tener (Vanderbilt University) Brent Tener, Associate Director of Student Financial Aid and Director of Undergraduate Scholarships at Vanderbilt, has been appointed Director of the Office of Student Financial Aid and Undergraduate Scholarships following a national search, vice-rector of enrollments and dean of admissions Douglas L. Christiansen announced May 15. Tener, who worked in financial […]
As New York University President John Sexton enters the final two years of his term, he will consider issues such as student debt, the value of an education at NYU and who will be its successor, he said in a recent interview. The library building on the campus of NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering in […]
PALAKKAD: In a special gesture to 140 students from BPL families in Palakkad district, the government of Kerala today offered to pay interest on student loans they had taken out from various banks in 2004-09. Chief State Minister Oommen Chandy announced it during his mass contact program here. The government would pay interest amounting to […]
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – Many who work with family court and the Department of Social Services say scams that prey on broken families are not uncommon in South Carolina. And it is the children who end up being victimized. A father of four, Marquis Benjamin knows the weight that monthly child support payments can weigh […]
(MoneyWatch) As the cost of a college education continues to rise, millions of students are working to help foot the bill. However, what worries many families is the impact of a student’s income and assets on financial aid. Here are six things you need to know to know if a student’s income and money will […]
Open Secrets Fight misinformation. Get a daily recap of important facts. Register for free Mother Jones newsletter. On Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), demanded that Ed DeMarco, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), justify why his government agency supports private interest-rate student loans very high which are drowning many Americans in debt. […]
Donte Newsome was murdered in 2008 and his parents have been struggling to repay $30,000 in student loans ever since. Many students turn to private student loans after exhausting the federal aid options available to them to attend college. Due to bad or no credit, private student loans usually require a co-signer as a condition […]
Former NFL Star Warren sapp (photo) would have known difficult times and would seek to reduce certain things in order to alleviate his financial burden. Instead of cutting back on his rather excessive lifestyle, he prefers to reduce child support payments for one of his children, reports TMZ. SEE ALSO: Katt Strikes Again: The comedian […]
According to a recent Huffington Post article, Pennsylvania State ranked number two in The Princeton Review’s college rankings in the “Financial Aid Isn’t That Great” category. This ranking places Penn State just behind New York University (#1) and ahead of the University of Maryland (#3). Penn State is also one of three universities in Pennsylvania […]
Getty Images Although private loans make up only a small portion of the roughly $1 trillion student debt stock, a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in conjunction with the Department of Education shows that these loans have the ability to harm borrowers’ credit and financial future. safety at a disproportionately high rate. […]
The same kind of lending frenzy that created the subprime mortgage crisis has also fueled a dangerous boom in private student loans, according to a report released Friday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the US Department of Education. The surge in private student loans, which now account for about $150 billion of the […]
Excessive student debt has practically become synonymous with college in recent years. Numerous studies show that students take on more debt than they can reasonably pay off just to go to school, even though they are not promised a well-paying career after graduation. Private student loans, in particular, have pushed students into debt due to […]