At this time of year, students celebrate their accomplishments, and soon after they find out what it'll cost them.
For graduates and continuing students, recent changes to student loan programs mean that the future may be different from what they expected. However, some of the changes won't be in place for a few more years.
Lauren Asher from the Institute for College Access & Success discusses student loans, what's changed, and what hasn't with the NYT Bucks Blog. With high unemployment, there's a lot of interest in Income Based Repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs.
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