House & Senate Approve Student Loan Interest Rate Freeze

Today, the House approved the bill to keep student loan interest rates at 3.4% for the 2012-13 school year.  The Senate approved the freeze on Tuesday.  President Obama has been campaigning for the continued lower rate, over the scheduled 6.8% increase, as we reported earlier this spring.

See The Washington Post for more details

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Jill Yoshikawa, EdM, Harvard ’99, a seasoned, 25 year educator and consultant, is meticulous in helping clients navigate all aspects of the educational experience, no matter the level of complexity. She combines educational theory with experience to advise families, schools and educators. A UCSD and Harvard graduate, as well as a former high school teacher, Jill works tirelessly to help her clients succeed.
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