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MAP: Preventing a Jump in Student Loan Rates Helps States

Posted Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in Video / Multimedia

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  • MAP: Preventing a Jump in Student Loan Rates Helps States

Millions of students nationwide will save an average of $1,000 if Congress passes legislation by July 1 to prevent the interest rate on federally subsidized Stafford loans from doubling. As states already grapple with higher education funding and youth unemployment, keeping the cost of college affordable is crucial to a strong middle class and long-term economic growth.

Find out how students in your state benefit from keeping the Stafford interest rate steady.

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