Private student loans should be avoided at all costs. Votes: 2
If there were no government-guaranteed student loans, college tuition would be much lower. Votes: 2
Bankruptcy laws allow companies to smoothly reorganize, but not college graduates burdened by student loans. Votes: 2
Voters care only that student loans remain freely available and that they cost taxpayers as little as possible. Votes: 2
For-profit higher education is today a booming industry, feeding on the student loans handed out to the desperate. Votes: 2
Mr. Obama seeks to federalize large portions of education, beginning with his attempt to nationalize college student loans. Votes: 2
We need to make college affordable in price, and also have lower-cost student loans and more available grants for students. Votes: 2
I'm willing to fight for Social Security, Medicare, student loans, U.S. jobs, equal pay, progressive taxation and full employment. Votes: 2
I had three jobs in college. The best day of my life was when I paid off my student loans, on my own. Votes: 2
I would get my student loans, get money, register and never really go. It was a system I thought would somehow pan out. Votes: 2
By making college unaffordable and student loans unbearable, we risk deterring our best and brightest from pursuing higher education and securing a good-paying job. Votes: 2
Engineering undergraduates should not be charged fees. They should receive grants, not student loans, and the government will get the money back long-term from increased exports. Votes: 2
Banks were once places to hold money and were very careful in lending to finance families as they built a future - bought homes, bought cars, took out student loans. Votes: 2
I never had the high-paying job or the company car. It took me over a decade to pay off my student loans. I never had to worry about where to dock my yacht to reduce my taxes. Votes: 2
Part of Obamacare eliminated the private sector financial market that engages in giving college student loans. I mean, now the federal government has taken over college student loans, so I sit back and strategically look at this and say this just cannot be happening. Votes: 2
Ending up-front fees should make it far easier for all students to go to university as they will no longer have to pay up to /1,125 out of their loans at the start of each year. Student loans will also rise to meet average living costs. Votes: 2
I'm here not just as an actress but as a woman, an African-American, a granddaughter of Ellis Island immigrants, a person who could not have afforded college without the help of student loans and as one of millions of volunteers working to re-elect President Obama! Votes: 2
I just thought acting would be something to help out with my student loans, but my first year as an actress, I made more money than my parents. That's when I realized it could turn into a career. After that, I put everything I had into it. Votes: 2
I have fought to protect those benefits that ensure better salaries for teachers across the Nation such as grants to pay off student loans and funding for Teach for America. Still, we must all do more to show our continued appreciation for our Nation's leading role models. Votes: 2
I tried out for another show while I was in college so I could pay off my student loans, and it sort of led to The Real World. The same people that were casting that show were casting The Real World, so they asked me to do it. Votes: 2
The higher amount you put into higher education, at the federal level particularly, the more the price of higher education rises. It's the dog that never catches its tail. You increase student loans, you increase grants, you increase Pell grants, Stafford loans, and what happens? They raise the price. Votes: 2
Quite frankly, Barack Obama knows what it's like to pay a mortgage and student loans. He knows what it's like to watch a beloved family member in a medical crisis and worry that treatment is out of reach. Barack Obama knows our struggles. And, my friends, he shares our values. Votes: 2
When the time came for me to go to college, there was only one scholarship that my high school offered at the time and I didn't win that one, but that didn't stop me. I went on to college anyway. I worked my way through it and paid my student loans for 11 years. Votes: 2
Mint's business model became, 'We'll go for free, and then we'll find these savings opportunities for you.' You know, better interest rate on your credit cards, when should you consolidate your student loans, when does it mathematically make sense to refinance your mortgage, and Mint figures all that stuff out for you. Votes: 2
And I think it's that time. And I think if you just step aside and Mr. Romney can kind of take over. You can maybe still use a plane. Though maybe a smaller one. Not that big gas guzzler you are going around to colleges and talking about student loans and stuff like that. Votes: 2
The rising costs of higher education coupled with the stress of paying student loans are putting increasing pressure on students. Votes: 1
Seen at Liberty University: "I hope the Rapture happens before my student loans are due." Votes: 0
If you haven't saved, your child may have to work. But do what you can to NEVER take out student or parent loans. Votes: 0
If you're one of the millions of people who have student debt right now, I'll help you refinance your loans at better rates. Votes: 0
As president, I will fight to make tuition in public colleges and universities free, as well as substantially lower interest rates on student loans. Votes: 0
By making college unaffordable and student loans unbearable, we risk deterring our best and brightest from pursuing higher education and securing a good paying job. Votes: 0
And I want to work with this Congress, to make sure Americans already burdened with student loans can reduce their monthly payments, so that student debt doesn't derail anyone's dreams. Votes: 0
Normally, if someone goes bankrupt, you wipe out the debt and get a fresh start. But that's not permitted with student loans. So the effect is to impoverish many graduates with very high debts. Votes: 0
What I want to do first with education is my student loan idea. Basically, if you go into teaching and teach for five years, your student loans should be forgiven. It doesn't cost that much. Votes: 0
Remember that in most cases, student loan debt is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. So you continue to pay it off anyway. Those who have very low interest rates (2-2.5 percent) on student loans and know everything is secure, great.
However, this President sees no problem eliminating funding for Perkins Loans in his budget, even though the cost of tuition is rising and will continue to rise as the administration's policies force inflation. Votes: 3 Tim Bishop
Student teaching is the hardest job there is. Votes: 3 Jane Kaczmarek