Read all posts tagged College Affordability
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White House Office Hours: College Affordability
Posted by on June 7, 2012 at 11:54 AM EDTAfter the President's speech at UNLV, Roberto Rodriguez, Special Assistant to the President for Education Policy, will answer your questions on Twitter.
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Income Based Repayment: Everything You Need to Know
Posted by on June 7, 2012 at 10:59 AM EDTStudent loan borrowers who enroll in an income based repayment plan will have their monthly payments capped relative to their income. Find out more and how it could help you.
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Vice President Discusses College Affordability with College and University Officials
Posted by on June 5, 2012 at 6:55 PM EDTTen colleges and universities have committed that they will provide students with key information they need to make smart choices regarding where to go to school and how to pay for their degree
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By the Numbers: $26,000
Posted by on June 5, 2012 at 3:20 PM EDTToday’s college students who borrow money to pay for school graduate with an average of $26,000 in student loan debt. A quality higher education is a sound investment, which is why students should have access to clear information about the costs and benefits of the school they choose and the financial aid they receive before enrolling or taking out loans.
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Iowa State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald: Let’s Invest in Our Youth- Don’t Double Their Rates
Posted by on May 8, 2012 at 5:23 PM EDTIowa State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald calls on Congress to prevent the interest rate on student loans from doubling on July 1st.
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Republicans Vote to Block Student Loan Bill
Posted by on May 8, 2012 at 4:21 PM EDTIn a statement to reporters, Press Secretary Jay Carney expresses his dissatisfaction with the vote by Senate Republicans to block the student loan bill.
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President Obama Joins Elected Officials and Student Leaders to Urge #DontDoubleMyRate
Posted by on May 8, 2012 at 1:25 PM EDTOn May 7th, 2012, President Obama held a call to discuss college affordability and the need for Congress to prevent the interest rates on federal students loans from doubling.
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President Obama Joins Elected Officials and Student Leaders to Urge #DontDoubleMyRate
Posted by on May 7, 2012 at 8:13 PM EDTOn May 7th, 2012, President Obama held a call to discuss college affordability and the need for Congress to prevent the interest rates on federal students loans from doubling.
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President Obama Continues Push Against Rate Increases for Student Loans
Posted by on May 4, 2012 at 5:02 PM EDTUnless Congress takes action, more than 7 million students around the country will rack up an average of $1,000 of extra debt each.
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Weekly Wrap Up: “Stand Up. Be Heard. Be Counted.”
Posted by on April 27, 2012 at 3:29 PM EDTA quick look at this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
