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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 12 > As student credit debt mounts, so does concern

As student credit debt mounts, so does concern

Consumer advocates question relationships of companies, schools

By Tony Pugh / The Bulletin
August 12, 2008

WASHINGTON — As the fall semester beckons and financial aid from parents and the government runs dry, more college students are turning to credit cards to pay not only for their textbooks, meals and transportation but also for tuition.

A recent survey by U.S. Public Interest Research....

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