Untangling Student Loans.

Eglin, Joseph J.

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ERIC Number: EJ460645

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Publication Date: 1993

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Untangling Student Loans.

Eglin, Joseph J.

Society, v30 n2 p52-59 Jan-Feb 1993

Reviews problems with the Stafford Student Loan Program (Federal Family Educational Loan Program), including high-risk borrowers, dishonest school officials, negligent lenders, and guaranty agencies. Critiques recent reform measures designed to simplify the program. Suggests alternative policies, particularly direct loans from the federal government to students. (JB)

Descriptors: Accountability, Administrative Problems, Banking, College Students, Credit (Finance), Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Higher Education, Loan Default, Loan Repayment, Paying for College, Policy Formation, Program Administration, Student Loan Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Stafford Student Loan Program

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