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	<title>Student Loans : News, Updates and Blog Posts &#187; Stafford Loan</title>
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		<title>Smarter Solutions for Students Act</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/smarter-solutions-for-students-act/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 14:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you may recall, last year, Congress voted on whether to raise the subsidized Stafford loan interest rate to 6.8%, or keep it at 3.4%.  Congress decided to prolong the decision for another year and keep the subsidized interest rate at 3.4%.]]></description>
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		<title>Elizabeth Warren Calls for Student Loan Changes</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/elizabeth-warren-calls-for-student-loan-changes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/elizabeth-warren-calls-for-student-loan-changes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 14:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced the Bank on Students Loan Fairness Act. This act would allow students to borrow at the same rate as banks, which is about "one-ninth the amount that students are asked to pay".]]></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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		<category><![CDATA[Parent Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PLUS Loans]]></category>
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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>Stafford Loan Déjà Vu: Interest Rates Set to Double Once Again</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/stafford-loan-deja-vu-interest-rates-set-to-double-once-again/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/stafford-loan-deja-vu-interest-rates-set-to-double-once-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Private Student Loans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once again, subsidized student loan interest rates are facing an impending increase. Without action, students may see rates double to 6.8% next year. Learn more!]]></description>
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		<title>Can You Refinance Student Loans?</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/stafford-loan/can-you-refinance-student-loans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/stafford-loan/can-you-refinance-student-loans/#comments</comments>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/?p=7996</guid>
		<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>
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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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		<category><![CDATA[fafsa color]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[perkins loan]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/?p=7571</guid>
		<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>
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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>Financial Aid Changes for 2012-2013</title>
		<link>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/financial-aid-changes-for-20122013/</link>
		<comments>http://www.studentloannetwork.com/tips/financial-aid/financial-aid-changes-for-20122013/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Student Loan Guru</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial Aid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Graduate Loans]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Repayment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stafford Loan]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/?p=7211</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With all this talk of the impending Stafford Loan interest rate hike, many other regulation changes have been overlooked. Starting July 1, there are a handful of other updates to federal loan programs that borrowers should be aware of. These changes will not affect loans that were originated before July 1, only loans originated for 2012-2013. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect to see for this upcoming academic year.]]></description>
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