Last chance to lock in low federal student loan rates (Student Loan)

Last chance to lock in low federal student loan rates
A year ago, borrowers consolidated education loans in droves to lock in the lowest interest rates in the federal loan program's 40-year history.

Correction: Fitch Rates College Loan Corporation Trust I Series 2006-1
NEW YORK----April 25, 2006--Fitch rates the following student loan asset-backed notes, issued by the College Loan Corporation :

Washington Pulse -- Following Your Money
Editor's Note: Taxpayers beware: With tax cuts creating deficits instead of investments, our federal checkbook is not being handled responsibly in Washington.

Last Chance to Lock in
To save on student-loan interest rates, consolidate your debt by July 1.

Meehan Town Meeting addresses affordability of college
AREA -- Concerned with the rising cost of higher education, Rep. Martin Meehan, D-Massachusetts, has introduced HR 5098, a bill he calls the College Debt Alleviation Act of 2006. The bills aim is to make college tuition more affordable for families by raising the maximum tax deduction for tuition and related expenses as well as reducing federal banking subsidies that would result in a decrease

SUSAN TOMPOR: Act quickly to keep rein on college loans
Now here's a gift idea for debt-burdened college grads that could have a lot more punch than a monogrammed money clip. Give that grad a gentle nudge and suggest that he or she consolidate those federally backed student loans. And make it clear they've got to do it by June 30.