Government & Public Interest Blog: True Stories About Student Debt

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

True Stories About Student Debt

Does the thought of law school loans and repayment make you nervous? Take a moment and read an article from The Washington Post which discuss real people dealing with loans, debt, and repayment. Also discussed are the BRAND NEW federal programs you should think about when evaluating your own financial status. Remember, you are certainly not alone when discussing these issues. To read the full article, Lifelines In The Student Loan Sea click HERE.

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