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March 2011

The Student Loan Report
In This Issue
2 out of 5 borrowers delinquent
Expert panel offers solutions
College net price calculators
Record low student emotional health
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Heather Jarvis
Heather Jarvis

Two out of five student loan borrowers delinquent in first five years


IHEP Report

Many more student loan borrowers are having difficulty repaying their student loans than is generally recognized.

 

The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) reports that 41% of graduate and professional borrowers postponed payments, were delinquent, or defaulted on their loans.

 

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Expert panel offers student debt solutions

 

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On March 25 and 26, 2011, the University of San Francisco School of Law will host the Trina Grillo Retreat, an annual event that is co-sponsored by a consortium of 12 western law schools and the Society of American Law Teachers (SALT).  

 

The Retreat features an expert panel "Forging the Path, Funding the Vision - How to Support Your Plan" including information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Income-Based Repayment.

 

Early look at college net price calculators finds mixed results

 

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The Institute for College Access and Success reviews existing calculators and offers a series of recommendations for improvement.

 

Are money worries making students sick?  

 

Student's emotional health is reported to be at an all-time low.  Annual study by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA cites rising student debt levels and more financial stress on students.

   

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