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For-profit college risk: Huge debt, questionable degree
Dane Lockman saw a commercial advertising Westwood College while watching late-night television. The then-29-year-old single father, with a budding interest in web design, decided he would be the first in his immediate family to attend college.
Read more News Source - CNN
Publish date - 13:55:09 09/02/10

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College of Lake County briefs
The College of Lake County's Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was named the 2009 Micro-Entrepreneur Advocate of the Year by ACCION Chicago in June. ACCION Chicago provides micro-loans to qualified small businesses, and the SBDC provides businesses with information about micro-loans and serves as a liaison to ACCION, enabling businesses to close their loans at the SBDC offices ...
Read more News Source - Vernon Hills Review
Publish date - 02:02:24 09/01/10

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Student Loans Doubted Along with Value of College in Down Economy
Student loans and applications may be taking a hit as our sour economy appears to have soured U.S. residents' belief in the value of a college education, a poll released Tuesday indicates. Only 64 percent of those responding to the Country Financial survey said they believe college is worth the money. That's down 16 percent from 2009 and 17 percent from 2008. Parents are also more likely to put ...
Read more News Source - ThirdAge
Publish date - 15:00:24 08/30/10

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Student loans: more grants available this year. Here's how to find them.
Student loans for college and university education are easier to find than ever, despite fears of rising costs. Student loans can be used for tuition and fees, room and board, and other expenses.
Read more News Source - The Christian Science Monitor
Publish date - 18:38:28 08/30/10

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Tips To Max Out College Financial Aid
Even in this economy, students can find help to pay for college. Student financial aid - Education - College - Colleges and Universities - Financial Aid
Read more News Source - ABC News
Publish date - 12:20:14 09/02/10

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College financial aid: More grant money available – and easier to find
College financial aid is easier to find through the government this year. Grants and loans are consolidated in one place, streamlining families' search for college financial aid.
Read more News Source - The Christian Science Monitor
Publish date - 21:08:26 08/30/10

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How to get a college degree without debt
It has become so common for kids to graduate from college with crushing debt that no one even thinks twice about it anymore. "College? No problem. My kid can get a student loan." Well, eventually, all those loans have to be paid back. I can't help...
Read more News Source - Orange County Register
Publish date - 16:52:23 09/01/10

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Your Kid's College Loan: Who Should Foot The Bill?
Discover the federal student loan options for both parents and students.
Read more News Source - Investopedia via Yahoo! Finance
Publish date - 15:03:53 09/02/10

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Sallie Mae Encourages Parents to Make a Commitment to Save for College During September's National College Savings Month
RESTON, Va----Parents overwhelmingly agree that a college degree is more important now than ever, yet few have a plan on how to pay for it, according to research conducted by Sallie Mae and Gallup.
Read more News Source - Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
Publish date - 15:15:05 09/02/10

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Parents Using Retirement Savings for College Costs
Tapping a 401(k) or IRA to pay for college can be expensive.
Read more News Source - US News & World Report
Publish date - 15:35:20 09/02/10

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Macquarie University Gets $400 Million From Bonds, Loans to Upgrade Campus
Macquarie University, a college in Australia’s biggest city, got A$450 million ($400 million) of financing from loans and a debut bond sale to help pay for upgrading its campus.
Read more News Source - Bloomberg
Publish date - 08:02:00 08/31/10

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Sallie Mae Encourages Parents to Make a Commitment to Save for College During September’s National College Savings Month
RESTON, Va--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As children head back to school, Sallie Mae urges parents to use these tips and tools to get back to saving for their child’s college education during September’s National College Savings Month
Read more News Source - Business Wire
Publish date - 15:19:27 09/02/10

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When the College Savings Plan Falls Short
Parents are struggling to keep up with soaring college costs. Here's some help.
Read more News Source - Smart Money
Publish date - 17:23:08 09/01/10

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San Gabriel Valley students receive academic scholarships
Three San Gabriel Valley students will skip the anxiety of applying for college loans and financial aid during their four years at Cal State Los Angeles.
Read more News Source - Pasadena Star-News
Publish date - 05:43:14 09/02/10

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Adam Daniels: Debt Sexy: Zac Bissonnette Makes Paying for College Look Good
Paying for college without colossal debt was no problem for Zac Bissonnette, author of Debt-Free U: How I Paid for an Outstanding College Education Without Loans, Scholarships, or Mooching Off My Parents.
Read more News Source - The Huffington Post
Publish date - 13:22:37 08/31/10

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