Your only school loan consolidation news source! Click on each item to read full story.   Student loan myths and facts read story This is an exciting time of year in the life of a high school senior. Prom, graduation, finally settling on a college, and, of course, deciding how to pay for it.   Grads face real-world problem: money read story Rising college tuition costs and a job market made more competitive by an economy that is improving at a snail's pace have created an interesting predicament for young people as well as their potential employers.   Creative ways to overcome student debt read story There's many available student debt repayment options and strategies, such as student loan initiatives and loan consolidation plans.   American battleship to retire after 50 years read story After serving the United States for more than 50 years as a Navy battleship, the USS Iowa has a new job.   Phenix City school ransacked in senior prank read story As many as 20 students could face criminal charges after a senior prank at a school in Phenix City, according to Raycom News Network partner WTVM.   Mice, human feces part of Phenix City school prank read story As many as 20 students could face criminal charges after a senior prank at a school in Phenix City, according to Raycom News Network partner WTVM.   Educating Students on How to Handle Debt read story Read full story for details.   Money Matters: Repaying your student loans read story For a majority of students, borrowing at least some money to help finance their education is a fact of life.   East Providence Budget Commission takes up school issues, approves FY12 budget read story Admin bonuses challenged, Charter matters discussed   Financial assistance available for college students read story BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The transition from high school to college can be a difficult one, not only for students but their families as well. In an effort to ease the adjustment, Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th District) hosted a student aid workshop at the South Brunswick Public Library on April 30. read more