Jun 21, 2007

Thursday, June 21 , 2007 The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 By Shaileja Mammen The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 introduced by U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, proposes the largest investment in college education since the 1944 GI Bill, according to the committee's website. If passed, this legislation will help students and families pay for college at no extra cost to U.S. taxpayers. The legislation provides for almost $20 billion in additional funding over the next five years for college education. The funds would be raised by reductions in federal subsidies to lenders in the education loan industry. The legislation also includes provisions to reduce the federal budget deficit by $750 million.  read more North Texas Students Now Eligible to Attend North Texas University for Free By Nihit Aurora A significant number of American students resort to financial assistance to fund their educational needs. This includes a variety of sources, such as loans, grants, and savings. College education in the United States can cost between $10,000 and $30,000 per year. This usually does not include costs such as accommodations, travel, and other living expenses. Many students seek employment while attending college to defray their education-related expenses. The United States economy has not been performing well lately. Rising costs coupled with a slump in the housing sector are making it extremely difficult for parents to pay for college. Many in the U.S. consider higher education unaffordable due to high costs.  read more New bill seeks to amend Higher Education Act Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy has introduced a bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The Teacher and Nurse Support Act of 2007 expands the loan forgiveness program for teachers and establishes loan forgiveness for nurses. The act is aimed at improving educational and health services across the United States by encouraging people to join and continue in these professions. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the next 10 years, the United States will require more than 2 million new teachers to fill posts left vacant by retiring teachers or teachers leaving their jobs to join other professions. A report by the American Hospital Association states that there are more than 118,000 unfilled registered nurse positions in hospitals across the nation. Dodd plans to introduce bill that would reform private student lending market Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senator Chris Dodd has announced that he plans to introduce a bill that would reform the private student lending market. The Private Student Loan Transparency and Improvement Act directs private lenders to provide customers with accurate and timely information pertaining to interest rates and other terms and conditions associated with their products. The bill is designed to help students better understand the products they are buying as well as their options and obligations. The act also prohibits various practices that have prevented students from obtaining the best and most competitive loans.  read more To ensure that the Graduate School Loans Newswire is delivered to your Inbox, please add registration@graduateschoolloans.com to your address book. © 2007 Graduate School Loans. All rights reserved. Office: 175 South Lake Avenue, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91101