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Re:Tuition costs have risen 710% since 1983 (1200% since 198... by dragonwriter on Monday July 10, 2023 @02:26PM (#36670825)
Before federal loans were all direct (Ford loans), there were federal loans issued through third-party lenders (Stafford loans) that otherwise worked the same way with the same kinds of loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS; for a while, both Stafford and Ford were offered at the same time, with identical terms.) These are collectively “federal” loans (and there are still balances on loans originated as Stafford loans) distinct from “private” loans.
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Re:Tuition costs have risen 710% since 1983 (1200% since 198... by taeric on Monday July 10, 2023 @02:39PM (#36671034)
I remember I maxed out my Stafford allocation, and then also had to get extra loans to cover my last year. Memory being what it is, I wouldn't be shocked if I am misremembering some.

Regardless, I got them all payed off; and still have a massive distaste at how most discourse over this goes.

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