Poor Student No More

Here are some good articles I’ve found on student debt. Enjoy!

Student Debt - Stop the Insanity
Students graduating with college debt is the topic of “A Steep Climb for Indebted College Grads” in the May 26, 2009 issue of Business Week magazine.  It tells of the horror stories of students graduating with mountains of college debt… $50,000; $75,000; $100,000 in debt before they ever get a job.  This is insane! Date Added: 8-29-09

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Poor Student Debt Management - Credit card companies are on campus before the bookstores open on the first day of class. They set up shop in the favorite places for students to hang out between classes, outside the bookstore, the student unions, and the food courts of college campuses across the country. The purpose of these vendors, of course, is to create a generation of loyal credit card points earners. Date Added: 8-29-09

Help With Student Loan Debt - The average college student graduates with $19,000 in student loan debt, but many carry up to $40,000. For students continuing on to professional or graduate school, or those who attended top-tier schools, the tally can top $150,000. The simple fact is that student loan debt repayment can’t be permanently avoided, but there are several ways to take the sting out of the monthly bill. Below are some student loan debt help solutions and advice. Date Added: 8-28-09

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Poor Student Credit Card Debt Management - Credit card companies are on campus before the bookstores open on the first day of class. They set up shop in the favorite places for students to hang out between classes, outside the bookstore, the student unions, and the food courts of college campuses across the country. The purpose of these vendors, of course, is to create a generation of loyal credit card points earners. Date Added: 8-28-09

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs - Due to rising tuition costs, the number and size of student loans have increased dramatically in recent years. Once the exclusive domain of college financial aid offices and hometown banks, education loans are now the subject of cable TV commercials and e-mail solicitations from major credit card companies. Many students run into problems after graduation when loan payments begin. For those students who pursue careers in the high-demand/low-reward public service arena, the repayment problem is especially acute. Date Added: 8-28-09