The default rate on federal student loans is higher than it's been in years. For former students, default is no picnic.
The federal government is proposing stricter rules for financial aid at for-profit colleges.
Rising cost of education has students and parents rethinking how much it makes sense to borrow.
Should they take anything they can get, or will future bosses hold a stint at Starbucks against them?
Simplified form, new online resources aim to help students and parents apply for college aid.
The income-based repayment plan makes loan payments affordable.
Student loans, debt, car payments -- the effects linger.
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