Student Financing Articles

Job Market Woes? Go Back to School!

By:

Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | March 25, 2009

With the job market in the pits, and the economy in recession, now may be the best time to invest in your education.

U.S. Treasury Helps Shore-up Student Loans

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | March 10, 2009

In addition to the huge federal bailout of failed financial institutions, the U.S. Treasury Department is taking steps to get money flowing in other critical lending sectors. They've recently committed as much as $60 billion to the student loan market in an effort to reduce the illiquid assets on banks' balance sheets.

College Financing 2009: Tips for Getting Aid

By:

Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | February 25, 2009

Stressed out about paying for college this year? Then it's time to brush up on your financial aid know-how.

Financial Misery Loves Company: Student Loan Defaults on Rise

By:

Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | January 31, 2009

Recessionary economic conditions and a poor job market are working against college grads who have high balances on education loans.

Young People Crumbling Under Student Loan Debt

By:

Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | November 20, 2008

Although politicians don't seem to agree on many things, all parties believe that educating young people is critical if America is going to regain its financial footing. Unfortunately, many students are finding that a higher education, and the student loans required to pay for it, has been priced out of their reach.