Student Loan Network Press Releases - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/1038.xml Press releases from the Student Loan Network at www.StudentLoanNetwork.com. - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Financial Aid Podcast Puts Paying for College In Your Ears 600 Times http://www.prweb.com/releases/financialaidpodcast/600th-episode/prweb545918.htm Paying for college has never been easy. Too many students and families say they can't understand the financial aid maze at all, fear making costly mistakes, and end up paying thousands more for college than necessary. The Financial Aid Podcast, an internet radio show, has been broadcasting a helping hand to families for over two years and is celebrating its 600th episode on Friday, August 10, 2007. (PRWeb Aug 10, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/financialaidpodcast/600th-episode/prweb545918.htm Student Loan Consolidation Provides Substantial Savings for Recent Graduates http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb466705.htm As spring 2006 college graduates approach the end of their six month federal student loan grace period, they will be faced with repaying their federal student loans at a time when student loan debt has never been greater. Student loan consolidation holds out the promise for recent graduates to lower their monthly student loan payments up to 60% and reap additional interest rate savings - but only if they act quickly, before their grace periods end. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb466705.htm First Marblehead CEO Jack Kopnisky Interviewed on Student Loan Network Financial Aid Podcast http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb452534.htm The Financial Aid Podcast, an award-winning free internet radio program published by The Student Loan Network, has interviewed First Marblehead Corporation CEO Jack Kopnisky about his company's recent publication, "Family Conversations about College Financing Are Typically Late, Brief and Not Well Planned." More details, including notes about the interview, will be made available on the Financial Aid Podcast web site. Visit: http://www.FinancialAidPodcast.com/fmd (PRWeb Oct 19, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb452534.htm The Student Loan Network Introduces Graduate PLUS Loan with Fixed Rate for Grad Students http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb420449.htm With an average sticker price of $40,000 per year, graduate school can be a costly, though important, next step for those seeking greater opportunities for advancement. The new Federal Graduate PLUS Loan from the Student Loan Network can help fill this need. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb420449.htm Private Student Loans Help Families Find Financial Aid for College Tuition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb420445.htm A recent article in the New York Times highlighted what many students already knew -- that not only was college getting more expensive, but the amount of federal aid available to students is not keeping up with rising education costs. (PRWeb Aug 7, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb420445.htm MyRichUncle Co-Founder Raza Khan Interviewed on Student Loan Network Financial Aid Podcast http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb420220.htm The Financial Aid Podcast, an award-winning podcast published by The Student Loan Network, has interviewed MyRichUncle co-founder Raza Khan about his company's recent provocative advertising campaign in the New York Times and USA Today, ads which list a number of pointed questions directed at students and parents to ask of their financial aid offices. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb420220.htm The Student Loan Network Introduces Graduate PLUS Loan With Fixed Rate for Grad Students http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb414931.htm With an average sticker price of $40,000 per year, graduate school can be a costly, though important, next step for those seeking greater opportunities for advancement. The new Federal Graduate PLUS Loan from the Student Loan Network can help fill this need. (PRWeb Jul 24, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb414931.htm New eSignature Offers Last Minute Consolidation Options for Federal Student Borrowers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb405535.htm With less than 24 hours left for graduates to consolidate their federal student loans at the current lower interest rates, borrowers are turning to esignature as their last remaining option. On July 1, 2006, interest rates on federal student loans are scheduled to make a near-record setting 35% increase over the current loan rates. Graduates who qualify and apply for a student loan consolidation prior to July 1 will be able to lock in their interest rates, protecting them from the increase. However, graduates' and student loan borrowers application forms must be received before July 1 in order to be protected from the rate increase. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb405535.htm Reserve Your Place for Student Loan Consolidation Before July 1 Interest Rate Hike http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb401259.htm On June 15, 2006, President Bush signed into law HR 4939, an emergency budget bill that included a provision for students and graduates with student loans to be able to consolidate their federal student loans with the company of their choice. This freedom of choice comes at a critical time, as graduates face a near-record average interest rate increase of 35% on student loans beginning July 1, 2006. Acting quickly can save graduates hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the life of a loan. (PRWeb Jun 21, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb401259.htm eSignature Provides Graduates with Last Minute Access to Student Loan Consolidation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb398498.htm With time running out for graduates to consolidate their federal student loans, conveniences such as electronic signature of applications are quickly becoming necessities. On July 1, 2006, interest rates on federal student loans are scheduled to make a near-record setting 35% increase over the current loan rates. Graduates who consolidate their student loans prior to July 1 will be able to lock in their interest rates, protecting them from the rate increase. However, the catch is that graduates' application forms must be received before July 1 in order to be protected. (PRWeb Jun 14, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb398498.htm Student Loan Consolidation: Thousands of Dollars At Risk If College Graduates Delay http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb395269.htm This month, approximately 4 million college students will leave campus for good, taking away diplomas, friendships, and an average of $23,000 in federal student loans. The first shock of life after college may not be the workforce for many graduates, though. On July 1, 2006, graduates with federal Stafford loans will be facing a significant increase in their student loan interest rates, from their current 4.7% rate to a whopping 6.7% rate or higher. Only by consolidating their student loans well before July 1 can graduates lock in their current, lower interest rates, protecting them from the impending increase. (PRWeb Jun 7, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb395269.htm Private Student Loans Help Families Find Financial Aid for College Tuition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb395274.htm A recent article in the New York Times highlighted what many students already knew - that not only was college getting more expensive, but the amount of federal aid available to students is not keeping up with rising education costs. (PRWeb Jun 7, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb395274.htm New Student Loan Rates Set; Student Loan Consolidation More Expensive After July 1 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb392244.htm With the final auction of the 91-day Treasury Bill on May 30, 2006, federal student loan rates have been set for the new academic year beginning July 1, 2006. (PRWeb May 31, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 31 May 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb392244.htm Time To Consolidate Student Loans Is Running Out Fast http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb387990.htm This month, approximately 4 million college students will leave campus for good, taking away diplomas, friendships, and an average of $23,000 in federal student loans. The first shock of life after college may not be the workforce for many graduates, though. On July 1, 2006, graduates with federal Stafford loans will be facing a significant increase in their student loan interest rates, from their current 4.7% rate to a whopping 6.7% rate or higher. Only by consolidating their student loans well before July 1 can graduates lock in their current, lower interest rates, protecting them from the impending increase. (PRWeb May 22, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 22 May 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb387990.htm Students Turn to Federal Stafford Student Loans for Complete Education Financing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb387640.htm With college financial aid offices mailing out Federal award letters for the upcoming 2006-07 school year, students are using www.StaffordLoan.com, from The Student Loan Network, to apply online for their Stafford Loan, to learn more and to gain valuable insight into the Federal Financial Education Loan Program (FFELP). Even though most schools don't certify the Stafford Loans until summer time, many are getting a head start and applying now so that they aren't scrambling at the last minute. (PRWeb May 21, 2006)

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]]> Sun, 21 May 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb387640.htm New Affiliate Program Pays Big Earnings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb379142.htm StudentLoanConsolidator.com, a service of the Student Loan Network, proudly announces the launch of their new affiliate program, StudentATM. A simple to use, effective program designed to provide big earnings to its members through generated consolidation applications. (PRWeb May 1, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 01 May 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb379142.htm Student Loan Consolidation Unavailable For Up to 40% of Eligible Students on March 31, 2006 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb362791.htm In less than one week, up to 40% of students and college graduates with federal student loans may find themselves unable to consolidate their student loans with the lender of their choice. New regulations from the US Department of Education will restrict the availability of consolidation options for thousands of students around the country, robbing them of their right to choose which companies may help them manage ever-growing student loan debt. If students fail to file a consolidation application before March 30, 2006, they may possibly lose the right to choose their consolidation lender forever. (PRWeb Mar 24, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb362791.htm College Loan Consolidation Essential To Hold Off Student Loan Interest Rate Increases http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb350330.htm Federal student loan interest rates are predicted to make historic jumps as of July 1, 2006, according to StudentLoanConsolidator.com. For new student loans, the recently passed Deficit Reduction Act will increase interest rates from as low as 4.7% currently to 6.8%, while the worst case scenario for students and graduates with existing loans shows a potential increase from as low as 4.7% to as high as 7.55%, an increase of 61%. If graduates don't consolidate their federal student loans immediately, they could find themselves paying thousands of extra dollars in interest. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb350330.htm Financial Aid Podcast Debuts JobCast, Helps Students and Graduates Find Jobs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb348097.htm The Financial Aid Podcast, a free daily podcast featuring financial aid and FAFSA news, scholarship search and scholarship award information, and personal finance tips, is debuting a new segment in February 2006, the JobCast, to help students, parents, families, and anyone looking for a job to improve their chances of finding the career opportunity they want. (PRWeb Feb 21, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb348097.htm President Bush Signs Deficit Reduction Act; Consolidate Student Loans to Avoid Rate Hike http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb346641.htm President Bush has signed the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, and that's bad news for college graduates in 2006. The Act ushers in a record increase in student loan interest rates, forcing college students and college graduates to pay thousands of dollars more for student loans at a time when tuition has never been higher. However, recent graduates can consolidate their student loans today to insulate themselves from the rate increases. (PRWeb Feb 15, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb346641.htm Rising Mortgages, Falling Home Prices May Trigger Need For Alternative Student Loans http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb335615.htm In recent years, as much as 5% of home equity tapped by homeowners has been used to fund higher education costs, according to the Consumer Bankers Association. Low interest rates on home equity loans combined with skyrocketing home valuations has made equity accessible and affordable. That may change as the housing market begins what many experts have called the "popping of the housing bubble". (PRWeb Jan 23, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb335615.htm Student Loan Consolidation Protects Against July Interest Rate Hike http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb328384.htm The passage of the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2005 heralds bad news for college graduates in 2006. The Act ushers in a record increase in student loan interest rates, forcing college students and college graduates to pay thousands of dollars more for student loans at a time when tuition has never been higher. However, recent graduates can consolidate their student loans today to insulate themselves from the rate increase. (PRWeb Jan 5, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb328384.htm Rising Mortgages, Falling Home Prices May Trigger Need for Alternative Student Loans http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb327343.htm In recent years, as much as 5 percent of home equity tapped by homeowners has been used to fund higher education costs, according to the Consumer Bankers Association. [1] Low interest rates on home equity loans combined with skyrocketing home valuations has made equity accessible and affordable. That may change as the housing market begins what many experts have called the "popping of the housing bubble". [2] (PRWeb Jan 2, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb327343.htm 2006 Heralds No Increase to Federal Aid, Prompting Alternative Student Loans http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb324435.htm Despite long sessions in Congress debating the Higher Education Act Reauthorization, 2006 looms large with no significant changes in federal financial aid for students. Natural disasters and intense political debate delayed the Congressional re-authorization of the Higher Education Act, which means that students who were hoping for an increase in federal financial aid will have to wait until the next academic year for any changes by Congress. As a result, students, parents, and families who need financial aid to cover education expenses are increasingly turning to alternative student loans to bridge the gap between unchanging federal financial aid and increasing tuition bills. (PRWeb Dec 20, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb324435.htm Consolidate Student Loans to Protect Against Future Rate Increases http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb319399.htm Two potential developments in student loans are being eyed by college graduates across the United States as 2005 winds down -- Congressional legislation that could make consolidating student loans more expensive, and rising interest rates that could cause monthly payments to balloon in 2006. However, one option available for graduates to protect themselves against significant changes in the cost of their loans is student loan consolidation. (PRWeb Dec 7, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb319399.htm Free FAFSA Guide Saves Students $2,440 Per Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb319403.htm Students, parents, and families looking to qualify for more federal financial aid have a new guide in their search, the FAFSAonline.com FAFSA Walkthrough. In addition to helping students complete the FAFSA correctly, it offers tips for how students can qualify for the most federal financial aid possible. (PRWeb Dec 7, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb319403.htm Higher Education Act Delay Allows College Graduates to Consolidate Student Loans http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb292110.htm Legislative changes affecting federal student loans have been pushed back in Congress for at least 60 days, giving recent college graduates a window of opportunity to consolidate their federal student loans at the current interest rates and programs. Graduates can take advantage of locking in low interest rates and transforming their variable rate federal student loans into fixed rate loans. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb292110.htm Alternative Student Loans Needed to Bridge New Financial Aid Shortfall http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb279768.htm A recent article in the New York Times highlighted what many students already knew - not only is college getting more expensive, but the amount of federal aid available to students is not keeping up with rising education costs. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb279768.htm 2005-2006 School Year To Begin With No New Federal Aid, Alternative Student Loans Needed http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb273457.htm The 2005-2006 school year has begun - or at least the bills have begun to arrive - with no significant changes in federal financial aid. The 2004 Presidential Election cycle pushed back the Congressional re-authorization of the Higher Education Act, which means that students who were hoping for an increase in federal financial aid will have to wait until the next academic year for any changes by Congress. As a result, students, parents, and families who need financial aid to cover education expenses are increasingly turning to alternative student loans to bridge the gap between unchanging federal financial aid and increasing tuition bills. (PRWeb Aug 17, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb273457.htm 2005-2006 School Year To Begin With No New Federal Aid, Alternative Student Loans Needed http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb262394.htm The 2005-2006 school year has begun - or at least the bills have begun to arrive - with no significant changes in federal financial aid. The 2004 Presidential Election cycle pushed back the Congressional re-authorization of the Higher Education Act, which means that students who were hoping for an increase in federal financial aid will have to wait until the next academic year for any changes by Congress. As a result, students, parents, and families who need financial aid to cover education expenses are increasingly turning to alternative student loans to bridge the gap between unchanging federal financial aid and increasing tuition bills. (PRWeb Jul 18, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb262394.htm PLUS Loans Pay The Way To College For More Students http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb252185.htm Parents of undergraduate students have a lesser known option available to them to help finance the cost of a college education - the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students, or PLUS Loan. Created in 1980 as part of the Higher Education Act reauthorization, PLUS Loans allow creditworthy parents to borrow up to the cost of education. (PRWeb Jun 27, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb252185.htm Scholarships: The Key to International Financial Aid http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb253223.htm The rising costs of visa applications, general cost of living and tuition expenses all add up to make the final bill extremely daunting. The International Scholarship database has recently been re-launched to fill this void, making it easier for students to tap into funding sources. (PRWeb Jun 21, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb253223.htm New Student Loan Rates Set; Student Loan Consolidation More Expensive After July 1 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb246633.htm With the final auction of the 91 day Treasury Bill on May 31, 2005, federal student loans have been set for the new academic year beginning July 1, 2005. The new rates for student loan are: Stafford Loans for students in school: 4.7% - Stafford Loans for graduates in repayment: 5.30% - Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS): 6.10% - Perkins Loans: 5.0% (PRWeb Jun 1, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb246633.htm Do Not Wait to Consolidate Student Loans http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb242973.htm With more and more press each day about the impending student loan rate changes, and new interpretation of regulations by the Department of Education, there are no doubt many students and families looking for a simple, clear answer about whether to consolidate student loans or not. The short answer is, yes. (PRWeb May 23, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 23 May 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb242973.htm Clock Winding Down on Low Rate Student Loan Consolidation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb236816.htm College graduates and college students graduating in May of this year have an unexpected surprise lurking around the corner - a likely 2% - 2.5% increase in federal student loan rates that could cost them thousands of dollars each year, as rates for many student loans are projected to increase. (PRWeb May 5, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 05 May 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb236816.htm Federal Student Loan Rate Increase Likely Near 50% http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb233664.htm College graduates and college students graduating in May of this year have an unexpected surprise lurking around the corner - a likely 50% increase in federal student loan rates that could cost them thousands of dollars each year. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb233664.htm Student Loan Consolidation Rates Set to Explode; Students Could Pay Additional $1,018 Per Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb218204.htm College graduates and college students graduating in May of this year have an unexpected surprise lurking around the corner - a potential increase in federal student loan rates that could cost them thousands of dollars each year. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb218204.htm Drastic Student Loan Consolidation Changes in Proposed 2006 Federal Budget http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/02/prweb206967.htm With the number of sweeping changes proposed in the 2006 budget, and the possibility that the budget may be passed as written, graduates and students graduating in 2005 are urged to file student loan consolidation applications as soon as possible. Student loan consolidation companies such as StudentLoanConsolidator.com are accepting applications immediately, and graduates who file their consolidation applications before Congress votes on the budget will be immune to any changes in the program. (PRWeb Feb 9, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/02/prweb206967.htm Top Ten FAFSA Application Tips For Maximum Financial Aid http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb195016.htm Getting the most aid from the government is - or should be - the top priority for college and college-bound students now that 2005 has begun. www.FAFSAapplication.com presents the top ten FAFSA application tips to help you get the maximum amount of financial aid you can. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb195016.htm Student Loan Consolidation is Insurance Against Rising Interest Rates http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb195022.htm In a recent article by Peter Svenssen, the Associated Press is projecting a possible student loan rate increase later this year of 1.2% for the 2005 - 2006 school year (July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006) based on current US Treasury yields. Today's Stafford Loan repayment rate of 3.37% could increase to 4.57%, while PLUS Loan rates could increase from 4.17% to 5.37%. What does this mean for today's graduates? Over the span of a 10 year Stafford Loan repayment term on $18,900 in loans, a college graduate would pay $2,760.01 in interest at 2.77%, while that graduate would pay $4,062.40 in interest at 4%, a difference of $1,302.39, or about the price of a laptop computer. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2005)

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