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	<title>Student Loans : News, Updates and Blog Posts &#187; PLUS Loans</title>
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		<title>5 Tips for Parents Considering PLUS Loans</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/student-loans/5-tips-for-parents-considering-plus-loans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 13:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To help you decide if this is a good option for your family, take a look at the following tips on applying for and managing your Parent PLUS Loan.]]></description>
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		<title>When to Get Student Loans</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/when-to-get-student-loans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/when-to-get-student-loans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To help families through this award letter season, here is a breakdown of how and when to accept—or apply for—all types of student loans.]]></description>
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		<title>Can You Refinance Student Loans?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Consolidation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Graduate Loans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[TweetYou can refinance your mortgage, but can you refinance your student loans? The short answer is: possibly. Let me elaborate. Refinancing is a tool commonly used by borrowers in the housing industry to lower interest rates. In regards to student loans, refinancing options are not widely available and depend on the type of loan you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sequester Impacts on Financial Aid</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/sequester-impacts-on-financial-aid/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/sequester-impacts-on-financial-aid/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:08:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Federal Work-Study]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financial Aid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PLUS Loans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stafford Loan]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent sequestration has impacted education across the board, and Higher Ed. is no exception. Here's a brief overview of what to expect from student aid programs going forward.]]></description>
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		<title>What color is the FAFSA form this year</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/what-color-is-the-fafsa-form-this-year/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/what-color-is-the-fafsa-form-this-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:46:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TweetEvery year we get the same question, so here is your answer: For the 2013&#8211;2014 year, the FAFSA will be green, with a purple section for parents. For the current year, 2012&#8211;2013 the FAFSA is orange. In previous years: 2011&#8211;2012 FAFSA was Yellow 2010&#8211;2011 FAFSA was Blue For detailed information on completing the FAFSA, visit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Student Loans: Where to Turn First</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/student-loans-where-to-turn-first/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/student-loans-where-to-turn-first/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial Aid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PLUS Loans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Private Student Loans]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/?p=7443</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard of Stafford loans, PLUS loans, and private student loans, but do you really know the differences between them?  Is one type of loan really better than the other? Let's find out.]]></description>
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		<title>5 Private Student Loan Statistics</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/5-private-student-loan-statistics/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/5-private-student-loan-statistics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:20:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial Aid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PLUS Loans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Private Student Loans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stafford Loan]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/?p=7361</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Student loans have been all over the news in the past year, and borrowers are researching college financing options more than ever. In light of this, it's important to know the facts so you can make better-informed decisions about paying for college.]]></description>
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		<title>Should you borrow from your 401k to pay tuition?</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/student-loans/should-you-borrow-from-your-401k-to-pay-tuition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/student-loans/should-you-borrow-from-your-401k-to-pay-tuition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 16:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[financial aid tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PLUS Loans]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Paying for College]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/?p=7056</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This week, many student nationwide are rejoicing in their college decisions, having just sent their deposits to their chosen colleges. Simultaneously, parents everywhere are worrying about how to pay the upcoming tuition bill. If you're one of these parents, you may be weighing the pros and cons of tapping your 401k for those funds.]]></description>
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		<title>Financial Literacy Series: Know your student loans</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/financial-literacy-series-know-your-student-loans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/financial-literacy-series-know-your-student-loans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:47:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial Aid]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[April is financial literacy month and this blog kicks off our financial literacy blog series! In keeping with this spirit, I wanted to break down some common student loan terms so that students and parents can be better informed about the student loan choices they make.]]></description>
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		<title>Public Service Loan Forgiveness? Yes please!</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/stafford-loan/public-service-loan-forgiveness-yes-please/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/stafford-loan/public-service-loan-forgiveness-yes-please/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Education has recently made improvements to the PSLF process. While the requirements remain the same, they are more clear, and there's a variety of new documentation to help get you through the application process. ]]></description>
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