The average debt load has grown by 30% in 5 years. Delinquencies rose by 22% in the same period. This spells trouble on many levels.
Economic concerns resonate on campus, where deficit and unemployment remain major issues.
With college costs skyrocketing, these expert tips could help keep your son or daughter solvent.
New college graduates can use a little assistance, but here are some guidelines for where to help -- and where to step back.
Colleges are admitting increasing numbers of less-qualified students who can pay their own way.
Almost 20 states have cut funding for colleges, raising costs for students -- starting now.
US universities are putting billions into merit aid, much of which goes to the children of well-to-do parents.
Many students go into debt for college, even though philanthropists and organizations are willing to give away billions every year.
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