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Students happy about plan to lower student loan payments

Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 4:15pm.READ MORE:

As the economy sags many college grads find themselves burdened by student loan debt while struggling to find a job. Today President Obama announced a plan that could provide some relief through lower student payments. Full story...

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FIRST ON 3: College student falls victim to federal loan changes

Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 3:08pm.READ MORE:

About this time every year students get ready for school. At Cape Fear Community College, registration is this week, and many students are looking for financial aid. For some, that aid will not be available. Full story...

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Perdue vetoes health plan, student loan bills

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 04/13/2011 - 6:49pm.READ MORE:

Gov. Bev Perdue has vetoed two bills, including one that would have required monthly premiums for all active North Carolina state workers and teachers for health insurance. Full story...

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Bill changing loan program mandate heads to NC gov

Submitted by Katelyn Hackett on Tue, 04/05/2011 - 7:02am.READ MORE:

North Carolina's community colleges wouldn't be forced to participate in the federal student loan program in legislation heading to Gov. Beverly Perdue's desk. Full story...