Tag Archives: student loans

• News

  Illinois bill could cut college students’ debt

  The average Illinois college graduate walks away $27,000 in debt, but paying those bills could be easier with an idea…
• Education

  Congress OKs cheaper student loans

  The House on Wednesday approved a bipartisan bill that ensures lower interest rates on loans for students heading to college this fall.
• News

  Senate reaches deal on lower student loan interest rates

  To reverse the July 1st jump on student loan interest rates, the Senate has passed a deal to lower rates on some federal student loans.
• Education / Moneysaver

  Senators announce deal on student loans

  A bipartisan group of senators announced an agreement ending a standoff over student loan rates.
• News

  Iowa senator supports tentative deal reached on Senate student loans package

  A bipartisan group of senators reached a tentative agreement on a student loans package Wednesday night, Sen. Tom Harkin agreed to the deal.
• Education / News

  Student loan rates doubling on Monday

  Students preparing to take subsidized government loans will see their interest rates double to 6.8% from current levels, starting Monday, July 1.
• Education / News

  Student loan mess: What’s at stake?

  On July 1, the interest rates on student loans subsidized by Uncle Sam will most likely double to 6.8%.