Saturday, December 20, 2008

Simmons College wrestles with expensive debt load - Boston Business Journal

Simmons College wrestles with expensive debt load - Boston Business Journal

Simmons College wrestles with expensive debt load
Boston Business Journal,  USA - Dec 19, 2008
Simmons College took on significant debt to build additional facilities. The college is now looking to restructure some of the debt. ...


Why college debt hurts generation - UW Badger Herald

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Why college debt hurts generation
UW Badger Herald, WI - Dec 4, 2008
It’s like the game of Life, but instead of the career or family choice, it’s the crappy job or debt-filled college choice. Make your choice wisely because ...
Tuition sinking students into debt Leader-Telegram
College and the ailing economy Dos Mundos
google news commentComment by George C. Leef, Director of Research John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy
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Education Notes - Explore Howard County

Education Notes
Explore Howard County, MD - Dec 19, 2008
Attend College Debt Free>The University of Maryland has unique opportunity for high financial need students. Qualifying students receive sufficient grant ...


Fitch Rates Virginia College Building Authority's $330MM 2009A ... - MarketWatch

Fitch Rates Virginia College Building Authority's $330MM 2009A ...
MarketWatch - Dec 18, 2008
... on the authority's approximately $900 million in outstanding debt (including both this program and the 21st Century College and Equipment Program). ...


Bennington College gets $20M loan - Bennington Banner

Bennington College gets $20M loan
Bennington Banner, VT - 18 hours ago
BENNINGTON — Bennington College secured a $20 million loan Wednesday that was needed to start construction on a new campus building. ...

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY PRESIDENT Private Va college names first black ... - WMDT

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY PRESIDENT Private Va college names first black ... - WMDT

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY PRESIDENT Private Va college names first black ...
WMDT, MD - 1 hour ago
The amount it could borrow under a revolving loan agreement was reduced to 600 million, from a billion dollars, and the company will pay higher interest ...


College Board Settles with Cuomo and Blumenthal over Student Loan ... - AACRAO Transcript

College Board Settles with Cuomo and Blumenthal over Student Loan ...
AACRAO Transcript, DC - Dec 11, 2008
The New York-based College Board reached a $675000 settlement in state investigations over its student loan practices. The investigation, launched by ...
College Board Settles Inquiry into Its Student Loan Practices NextStudent
Investigation by 2 state AGs continues Berkeley Beacon (subscription)
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Bennington College gets $20M loan - Bennington Banner

Bennington College gets $20M loan
Bennington Banner, VT - 1 hour ago
BENNINGTON — Bennington College secured a $20 million loan Wednesday that was needed to start construction on a new campus building. The loan was approved ...
VEDA loan funds installation of industrial park infrastructure Bennington Banner
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Buyer Beware: New Legislation on Student Loans From Cuomo's Office - Port Washington News

Buyer Beware: New Legislation on Student Loans From Cuomo's Office
Port Washington News, NY - Dec 18, 2008
Mr. Hardy commented, "Before taking that step and finalizing the college loan process, it is important for families to research the different loan programs, ...


NJ college loan agency out of funds for deferred repayment - Press of Atlantic City

NJ college loan agency out of funds for deferred repayment
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - Dec 17, 2008
By DIANE D'AMICO Education Writer, 609-272-7241 TRENTON - College students who want to take out a state NJCLASS loan for the spring semester won't be able ...

Friday, December 19, 2008

Statement By Cerberus Capital Management - PR Newswire (press release)

Statement By Cerberus Capital Management - PR Newswire (press release)

Statement By Cerberus Capital Management
PR Newswire (press release), NY - 1 hour ago
Reform and consolidation of the industry is essential. Not only so that energy independence and environmental protection can be achieved, but also for the ...

Investigation by 2 state AGs continues - Berkeley Beacon (subscription)

Investigation by 2 state AGs continues - Berkeley Beacon (subscription)

Investigation by 2 state AGs continues
Berkeley Beacon (subscription), MA - Dec 11, 2008
... the accusations for being a paid consultant for Collegiate Funding Services, a student loan consolidation company promoted on the college's Web site. ...


Trim your student loan debt - Boston Globe

Boston Globe

Trim your student loan debt
Boston Globe, United States - Dec 6, 2008
The graduate must have a Federal Direct Stafford, PLUS, graduate PLUS, or Federal Direct Consolidation loan. Depending on the level of debt Wheeler ends up ...

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Sallie Mae Reminds Families: Paying for College in a Recession is ... - WELT ONLINE

Sallie Mae Reminds Families: Paying for College in a Recession is ... - WELT ONLINE

Sallie Mae Reminds Families: Paying for College in a Recession is ...
WELT ONLINE, Germany - 4 hours ago
Sallie Mae and its subsidiaries offer debt management services as well as business and technical products to a range of business clients, including higher ...


Can students and videogames save the world from debt? - guardian.co.uk

Can students and videogames save the world from debt?
guardian.co.uk, UK - 2 hours ago
The TV channels 24-hour college network mtvU has joined forces with the Peter G. Peterson Foundation to launch, Indebted, a new campaign to teach people ...
MTVU AND THE PETER G. PETERSON FOUNDATION PARTNER TO MCV
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Report Card: College becoming less affordable, student debt increasing - NBC13.com

Report Card: College becoming less affordable, student debt increasing
NBC13.com, AL - Dec 16, 2008
Not only is college becoming less affordable, students are graduating into an economy where a job may not be available for months. Students with loan debt ...
College costs fail the test Evansville Courier & Press
Our view: Indiana must do more to rein in college tuition Muncie Star Press
State universities need remedial lessons The Tribune-Democrat
Hartford Courant - StarNewsOnline.com
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Student Loan Consolidation: Why to Consolidate - Infos Jeunes France

Student Loan Consolidation: Why to Consolidate - Infos Jeunes France

Student Loan Consolidation: Why to Consolidate
Infos Jeunes France, France - Dec 14, 2008
Both federal student loan consolidation and private student loan consolidation offer the benefit of a significantly lower monthly payment and simplified ...
Federal Student Loan Consolidation Infos Jeunes France
student loan consolidation lenders Infos Jeunes France
Student Loans Infos Jeunes France
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Chrysler Shuts For A Month and Chevy Volt Delayed - BusinessWeek

Chrysler Shuts For A Month and Chevy Volt Delayed
BusinessWeek - 8 hours ago
Chrysler is expected to get government loans, but it is widely anticipated that Uncle Sam will facilitate a consolidation of the company with GM, ...


New Program From Think Debt Relief Offers Help for Those ... - MarketWatch

New Program From Think Debt Relief Offers Help for Those ...
MarketWatch - 59 minutes ago
Unlike debt consolidation, debt settlement doesn't require that a borrower take out yet another loan to settle outstanding debts. ...
New Program From Think Debt Relief Offers Help for Those ... International Business Times
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Student-Loan Consolidation Choices Shrink - The Fulton County News

Student-Loan Consolidation Choices Shrink - The Fulton County News

Student-Loan Consolidation Choices Shrink
The Fulton County News, PA - Dec 3, 2008
He has considered consolidating his loans, like his older sister did when she graduated college, but was unaware that other options exist. ...


Student Loan cuts Stamford jobs - Stamford Advocate

Student Loan cuts Stamford jobs
Stamford Advocate, CT - Dec 5, 2008
Student Loan has about $40 billion in assets and lends money to college students. The latest cuts follow 146 layoffs at Student Loan that parent Citi ...


SPYGLASS: College students feel credit crunch - StarNewsOnline.com

StarNewsOnline.com

SPYGLASS: College students feel credit crunch
StarNewsOnline.com, NC - Dec 8, 2008
... suggests it might not become easier to get those private loans any time soon. He also offers his take on 529 saving plans, loan consolidation and more.


Voting, payday loan bills prefiled - The State

Voting, payday loan bills prefiled
The State, SC - Dec 9, 2008
School consolidation. Bill would deny state funds to any school district with fewer than 10000 students. Protecting athletes. Bill would require all student ...

Voting, payday loan bills prefiled - The State

Voting, payday loan bills prefiled - The State

Voting, payday loan bills prefiled
The State, SC - Dec 9, 2008
School consolidation. Bill would deny state funds to any school district with fewer than 10000 students. Protecting athletes. Bill would require all student ...


Emerson College settles with AG - Bizjournals.com

Emerson College settles with AG
Bizjournals.com, NC - Nov 26, 2008
... as a loan consolidation service. Pinch also allowed his name and the college’s name to be used on Collegiate Funding Services’ marketing materials. ...


Student Loan cuts Stamford jobs - Stamford Advocate

Student Loan cuts Stamford jobs
Stamford Advocate, CT - Dec 5, 2008
Student Loan has about $40 billion in assets and lends money to college students. The latest cuts follow 146 layoffs at Student Loan that parent Citi ...


Trim your student loan debt - Boston Globe

Boston Globe

Trim your student loan debt
Boston Globe, United States - Dec 6, 2008
The graduate must have a Federal Direct Stafford, PLUS, graduate PLUS, or Federal Direct Consolidation loan. Depending on the level of debt Wheeler ends up ...

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Trim your student loan debt - Boston Globe

Trim your student loan debt - Boston Globe

Boston Globe

Trim your student loan debt
Boston Globe, United States - Dec 6, 2008
The graduate must have a Federal Direct Stafford, PLUS, graduate PLUS, or Federal Direct Consolidation loan. Depending on the level of debt Wheeler ends up ...

College Bills Wallop Families - Wall Street Journal

College Bills Wallop Families - Wall Street Journal

College Bills Wallop Families
Wall Street Journal - Dec 11, 2008
Debbie O'Donahue, who says she is carrying more than $100000 in college debt for her three sons, is borrowing again to put her fourth son through Lock Haven ...


Report Card: College becoming less affordable, student debt increasing - NBC13.com

Report Card: College becoming less affordable, student debt increasing
NBC13.com, AL - 2 hours ago
Not only is college becoming less affordable, students are graduating into an economy where a job may not be available for months. Students with loan debt ...
College costs fail the test Evansville Courier & Press
Our view: Indiana must do more to rein in college tuition Muncie Star Press
State universities need remedial lessons The Tribune-Democrat
StarNewsOnline.com - Inside Higher Ed
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SD Students Have High College Debt - KELOLAND TV

SD Students Have High College Debt
KELOLAND TV, SD - Nov 24, 2008
A survey by the Project on Student Debt shows that South Dakota leads the nation in the percentage of students leaving college with loan debt. ...
Students take on more debt Houston Chronicle
Student Loans Are Not Automatically 'Good' Debt ireport
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Why college debt hurts generation - UW Badger Herald

ABC News

Why college debt hurts generation
UW Badger Herald, WI - Dec 4, 2008
It’s like the game of Life, but instead of the career or family choice, it’s the crappy job or debt-filled college choice. Make your choice wisely because ...
Tuition sinking students into debt Leader-Telegram
College and the ailing economy Dos Mundos
google news commentComment by George C. Leef, Director of Research John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy
College News
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7 Ways to Save for Retirement During a Recession - U.S. News & World Report

7 Ways to Save for Retirement During a Recession
U.S. News & World Report, DC - 6 hours ago
Meanwhile, almost 1 in 5 has withdrawn retirement assets prematurely, often to pay off credit card debt and make mortgage payments. "A significant number of ...

Monday, December 15, 2008

Debt free at 50? Something has to change - Stamford Advocate

Debt free at 50? Something has to change - Stamford Advocate

Debt free at 50? Something has to change
Stamford Advocate, CT - Dec 13, 2008
No wonder my generation is sometimes called "Generation Debt." Last week, the headlines announced college education may soon be unaffordable for most US ...


Couple's diligence will be rewarded - San Diego Union Tribune

Couple's diligence will be rewarded
San Diego Union Tribune, CA - Dec 14, 2008
They've already put their oldest daughter, Antoinette, 24, through a four-year college without taking out loans or accruing debt. Their daughter Elizabeth ...


Keep Santa Fe Weird - Inside Higher Ed

Keep Santa Fe Weird
Inside Higher Ed, DC - 11 hours ago
But some of the very things that make Santa Fe a different kind of college – specifically its 9:1 student-faculty ratio – have helped drive it into debt, ...


College Bills Wallop Families - Wall Street Journal

College Bills Wallop Families
Wall Street Journal - Dec 11, 2008
Debbie O'Donahue, who says she is carrying more than $100000 in college debt for her three sons, is borrowing again to put her fourth son through Lock Haven ...

SBA Responds to CAPAF's Analysis - MarketWatch

SBA Responds to CAPAF's Analysis - MarketWatch

SBA Responds to CAPAF's Analysis
MarketWatch - Dec 11, 2008
One example of savings achieved for the taxpayer is consolidation of the Agency's loan processing centers. From a decentralized system of 68 sites to 6 ...


Student-Loan Consolidation Choices Shrink - The Fulton County News

Student-Loan Consolidation Choices Shrink
The Fulton County News, PA - Dec 3, 2008
Schoeneweis, 22, is among many students who were unaware that consolidation options are more limited now than they were for students who graduated a few ...


Student Loan Consolidation: Why to Consolidate - Infos Jeunes France

Student Loan Consolidation: Why to Consolidate
Infos Jeunes France, France - 20 hours ago
Both federal student loan consolidation and private student loan consolidation offer the benefit of a significantly lower monthly payment and simplified ...
Federal Student Loan Consolidation Infos Jeunes France
student loan consolidation lenders Infos Jeunes France
Student Loans Infos Jeunes France
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Sunday, December 14, 2008

Trim your student loan debt - Boston Globe

Trim your student loan debt - Boston Globe

Boston Globe

Trim your student loan debt
Boston Globe, United States - Dec 6, 2008
The graduate must have a Federal Direct Stafford, PLUS, graduate PLUS, or Federal Direct Consolidation loan. Depending on the level of debt Wheeler ends up ...


Student Loan cuts Stamford jobs - Stamford Advocate

Student Loan cuts Stamford jobs
Stamford Advocate, CT - Dec 5, 2008
Student Loan has about $40 billion in assets and lends money to college students. The latest cuts follow 146 layoffs at Student Loan that parent Citi ...


SPYGLASS: College students feel credit crunch - StarNewsOnline.com

StarNewsOnline.com

SPYGLASS: College students feel credit crunch
StarNewsOnline.com, NC - Dec 8, 2008
... suggests it might not become easier to get those private loans any time soon. He also offers his take on 529 saving plans, loan consolidation and more.