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Student Loan Providers Get More Help From the Government
13 November 08 03:39 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

In a move intended to avoid a shortfall in student loans next year, Congress has expanded the government program to buy federally guaranteed student loans from private lenders. Under the updated loan-purchase plan, the Education Department can now buy Read More...

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Expanded Tuition Benefits for Veterans Gaining Momentum in Congress
07 May 08 05:41 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

When the original G.I. Bill became law in the 1940s, it covered the full cost of tuition, housing, and living expenses for military veterans. Today’s G.I. Bill benefits have not kept up with the rising costs of college. Veterans currently receive the Read More...

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