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What's scarier than Halloween? Student loan debt

What's scarier than Halloween? Student loan debt

Ben Jackson October 28, 2015

This Halloween, I’m dressing up as the scariest thing I can imagine. And no, it’s not Donald Trump – it’s student loan debt. What makes student loan debt so spooky is only partially related to...

America’s College Promise presents numerous benefits, little downside

TJ Parks January 12, 2015

President Barack Obama introduced the America’s College Promise program last week, which would make two years of community college free to students. The presence of a Republican-controlled Congress,...

Concern for post-grad debt rises with tuition

Katherine Owen June 26, 2012

When Rachael Jones graduates, she will leave with $28,000 in debt because of student loans. “My only plan is to find a job that can put a dent in my debt,” Jones, a senior public relations major,...

Student loan reform to eliminate banks

Brittney Knox April 1, 2010

While health care was in the forefront of people’s minds last week, an overhaul of the federal student loan program, which is expected to make student loan debt more manageable for students after graduation,...

Our View: Loan reform a stimulus for students

Our View March 31, 2010

In short: Recent reforms to student loan policies will make college more affordable and make student loans less predatory. Student loans can be a risky thing. If you don’t qualify for federal loans...

Event raises awareness for financial aid

CW Staff March 1, 2010

by Clara Goode The University held its annual financial aid awareness day event Friday. The UA financial aid office has been working to provide students with information on financial aid through this...