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News Release | Higher Ed

College Students ‘Subprimed’

Many of today’s college students face unnecessary financial risks by relying on unregulated private student loans to pay for college, with some students paying up to 18 percent interest.

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News Release | Higher Ed

New Consumer Finance Chief Can Lower Student Debt

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Obama is taking a bold step to protect student consumers from financial tricks and traps by announcing a recess appointment of his well-qualified nominee, Richard Cordray, to head the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The CFPB can improve private student loans as well as credit cards and debit cards issued on campus.

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News Release | Consumer

Survey Finds Toxic or Dangerous Toys on Store Shelves

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News Release | Higher Ed

Obama Announces Initiatives to Ease Student Loan Debt

Tomorrow, President Obama will announce a series of initiatives that will reduce the burden of student loan debt that millions experience after graduation.

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News Release | Textbooks

'Textbook Rebellion' Launches Cross-Country Tour

The Textbook Rebellion kicked off a six-week, cross-country tour with events planned for 40 campuses nationwide. At the tour stop, the University of Maryland, coalition members, students, faculty and a representative from the U.S. Department of Education were joined by the tour mascots, 'Mr. $200 Textbook' and 'Textbook Rebel,' to announce the launch.

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A volunteer makes a sign to advertise our CFL Light Bulb Giveaway.
Student intern Ally Chen is interviewed by local TV station Channel 4 for the Textbook Rebellion event.
Students serve food to educate campus about income inequality during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Student leaders educate the campus about income inequality during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
The Energy Efficiency campaign tabling to give away free CFLs and educate others about simple ways to reduce energy use.
Students educate others about different ways to reduce energy.
The NMPIRG Campus Organizer explains how to be energy efficient at home and asking to take the pledge to reduce energy use.