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08/07/2008
“Ask Betsy” Answers Boston Globe Readers’ Questions Online
Betsy Mayotte will participate in an interactive chat to answer student loan questions today, August 7, 2008, at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
08/04/2008
Ten Tips for Student Loan Success
Suggestions to Help Borrowers Ensure Their Funding for the Upcoming Academic Year
07/28/2008
Concerned about finding a lender?
If you have questions about your student loans relating to the recent announcement by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) or need assistance in finding a student loan lender, American Student Assistance® (ASA) can advise you of your options.
07/03/2008
LLR is a guarantor or lender that agrees to make Stafford or PLUS loans (both graduate and parent) to borrowers who are eligible under the program guidelines, but have been denied a conventional loan by at least one lender.
07/03/2008
A Helpful New Student Loan Resource
American Student Assistance® (ASA) wanted to ensure that you were aware of a valuable brochure that the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Education recently created to help families navigate the confusing student loan market.
06/26/2008
New England Residents: Clarification on Student Loan Info in Recent News Story
New England residents: We understand that a recent local news story on the upcoming student loan interest rate changes contained misinformation and may set false expectations for college students and their parents.
04/21/2008
Roundtable Financial Aid Podcast
Shelley Saunders, Vice President of Strategic Services at American Student Assistance, recently participated in the Roundtable Financial Aid Podcast, "Paying for College in Uncertain Times," hosted by the Student Loan Network.
04/18/2008
A Message from ASA on the Stability of Federal Student Loans
Recent events have created questions and concerns about a possible disruption in access to student loans for college students and parents this fall
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