Six Democratic senators poised to kill student loan reform - Facing South (blog)

Six Democratic senators poised to kill student loan reform Facing South (blog) But most importantly, the part of the industry the bill affects -- loan origination -- employs the fewest workers. According to Ben Miller at The Quick and ... and more »

5 top mistakes when paying for college - Bankrate.com

5 top mistakes when paying for college Bankrate.com Private student loans can be tempting, thanks to almost instant approval and quick, easy online forms. But they usually have less favorable repayment terms ... and more »

Student Lending and the Myth of “35000 Lost Jobs” - Firedoglake (blog)

Student Lending and the Myth of “35000 Lost Jobs” Firedoglake (blog) According to Ben Miller at the Quick and the Ed: Loan origination in its most basic form is the process of obtaining the money for student loans and ... and more »

Money College: Grants and Scholarships 101 -- the best Web resources - WalletPop (blog)

Money College: Grants and Scholarships 101 -- the best Web resources WalletPop (blog) When it comes to using financial aid to pay for college, there are four big categories: Student loans, work-study programs, grants, and scholarships. ... and more »

Crunch Time for Community Colleges - Inside Higher Ed

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Crunch Time for Community Colleges Inside Higher Ed ... Harry Reid of Nevada expressing concern that the student loan legislation would kill jobs, and urging him to consider "alternatives" to the measure. ... and more »