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Getting educated about student loans
Student loans remain one of the best methods to cover the cost of a higher education. But as Congress looks for ways to trim the federal deficit, the student-loan system could face serious reductions.
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Student loans remain one of the best methods to cover the cost of a higher education. But as Congress looks for ways to trim the federal deficit, the student-loan system could face serious reductions.
Therefore, students and their families should not wait to look into student loans as a means to help finance an education.
The Web offers a range of information about student-loan programs. Here is a sampling of sites:
Department of Education: Provides details about federal student-aid programs. studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/funding.jsp
FinAid: Contains information on different education funding avenues, public and private. finaid.org/loans
Student Advisor: Downloadable digital magazine that spotlights the finer points of student loans and student finance. studentadvisor.com/guides/guide-to-student-loans
StudentLoans.com: Features a variety of resources on student loan. studentloans.com
U.S. Scholarship Guide: Offers good overview of federal student-loan programs. usscholarshipguide.org/loans/federal.html
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