Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Government task force to examine student lending

(Reuters) - Allegations of kickbacks paid to college officials by companies to get on "preferred lender" lists have focused attention on the $85 billion student lending industry.

In addition, a handful of college financial aid officers and Education Department employees have been accused of owning stock in student loan companies. That has raised questions about the independence of their judgment in guiding students.


Read more at Reuters.com Government Filings News

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