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Student Loans for Graduate and Undergraduates; Know The Differences

Student Loans For Graduate and Undergraduates – Know the Difference

Student loan programs for Graduate and undergraduate courses can vary greatly. Know the differences between these student loan programs before applying. 

The costs of education today are ten times what they were less than 30 years ago. But those differences become even more stark when considering undergraduate versus graduate programs.

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Posted by The Student Loan Guru - June 20, 2007 at 5:17 am

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Antioch College Running Out of Money, Closing in ’08

Antioch College in Yellow Springs Ohio is a privately funded college that was founded in 1852.  Over the years it has become known as a forward thinking College. A college that doesn’t score students, rather blends curriculum with hands on experience. In 2008, this college is closing it’s doors. Perhaps for good.

Their current plan is to stay closed for 4 years and reopen in 2012. But no one is holding their breath until they do.

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Posted by The Student Loan Guru - June 13, 2007 at 7:54 pm

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Student Loans Lead to Credit Problems Later In Life!

Student Loans Lead To Credit Problems Later In Life

According to an article in the Motley Fool UK, having student loans early in life creates a belief in the student that debt is normal and expected throughout their life.

I would go as far as saying that the credit card companies play a big part in this also, loading students up with credit card debt early in life. This saddles them with payments for many, many years. Many are forced into bankruptcy.

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Posted by The Student Loan Guru - June 6, 2007 at 6:42 pm

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No Credit Student Loans – Real or Ripoff?

No Credit Student Loans

Many parents and students with a poor credit history believe that a student loan is out of the question for them. Luckily that is not the case. Several Federal student loans consider only need or other factors, and ignore any credit history entirely, good or bad.

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Posted by The Student Loan Guru - June 3, 2007 at 7:45 pm

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8 Places To Find Free or Low Cost College Supplies

8 Places To Find Free or Low Cost College Supplies

If you haven’t figured it out yet, college can be expensive! Tuition, room and board is the largest budget breakers of a College Student. Coming in a close 3rd is college supplies such as textbooks and related material. Here’s 8 places to get your supplies cheap or in some cases, cheap!

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Posted by The Student Loan Guru - June 1, 2007 at 8:25 am

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