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Jul 22
These 6 student groups face the biggest FAFSA woes
Jul 22
New CRL, NAACP Report: Unsustainable Student Loan Debt Has Severe Impact on Borrowers of Color, Urgent Reforms Needed
Jul 18
Best Student Loans Based on In-Depth Reviews
Jul 17
DeVos Fails Students, Again.

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State of Lending in America
The report outlines predatory lending practices in various fields of consumer lending, and explains why protecting fair, affordable access to credit is vital for both consumers and the U.S. economy.

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Student Loans

Student loan debt has topped $1.5 trillion in recent years, making it the largest type of consumer debt outstanding other than mortgages. The average student loan borrower graduates with nearly $30,000 in debt. The CFPB estimates that over 1-in-4 borrowers are delinquent or have defaulted on their student loan debt.

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December 18, 2013
Comment on Forced Arbitration Agreements in College Federal Aid Applications
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December 12, 2012
Student Loans Overview
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December 12, 2012
The State of Lending: Student Loans
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December 12, 2012
State of Lending: Student Loans Chapter
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December 12, 2012
Student Loans: 3 Things to Keep in Mind [Video]

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