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Together We Can
Click here to view Together We Can, NAICU's policy "quick-take," which was sent to all 2008 presidential candidates.
Senate Banking Committee Testimony
The testimony of NAICU Vice President Sarah Flanagan before the Senate Banking Committee, in the committee's April 15 hearing on student loan issues, is now available on the NAICU Web site.
The Credit Crunch and Student Aid at Private Colleges and Universities
Between March 3, 2008 and March 14, 2008, NAICU surveyed its 952 members to gather information on how the current credit crunch is affecting student loans, specifically FFELP and private-label loans. Click here for a snapshot of the responses.
Private Colleges Fight Sticker Shock
Replacing loans with grants, cutting tuition, guaranteeing no price increases, and more. Responding to consumer needs, private colleges are redoubling efforts to stay affordable and accessible. Download our compendium of innovative efforts (updated on March 18) to see examples of these initiatives. See our news release for NAICU's perspective on this accelerating national trend.
NAICU's University & College Accountability Network
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News items, features, and opinion pieces posted on this site from sources outside NAICU do not necessarily reflect the position of the association and its members. Rather, this content reflects the diversity of issues and opinions that are shaping American higher education.

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Student Loan Landscape Changing
May 8, 2008
Student loans aren't immune to the credit woes affecting the rest of the economy and, as Early Show financial guru Ray Martin explains in this column, the result has been numerous changes on that front, even as demand for such loans peaks. Martin also offers advice to students and parents to help them navigate the moving education loan waters.
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