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Colorado Colleges ‘Safe’ for Now, Won’t Face $300 Million in Cuts
21 April 09 01:42 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter recently announced his refusal to eliminate $300 million in funding for Colorado public colleges and universities to ensure that that the state’s schools remain qualified for $760 million in federal stimulus money. Read More...

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Despite Down Economy, College Student Aid Still Thriving
23 March 09 05:18 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

In economic downturns, colleges and universities become flooded with students of all ages looking to better prepare themselves for an increasingly competitive job market. But these schools haven’t been immune to the effects of today’s recession. Fortunately, for every recent economic downturn in higher education there’s also been a tangible upside. Read More...

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Senate Bill to Pay Off Student Loans for Montana Graduates
17 February 09 01:21 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

A new bill facing the Montana Senate would give college graduates an incentive to seek employment in the state by creating a tax credit program for employers who help pay off a portion of graduates’ student loans, reports the Montana Kaimin (“ Senate Read More...

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