2002 guide to financial aid lenders - Special section: the economy

University Business, March, 2002 by Jeffrey Morris, Tim Goral

67 COMPANIES YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW

WHEN IT COMES TO PAYING FOR COLLEGE, students have more options available to them than ever before. Today, almost three-quarters of higher education financial aid comes from federal appropriations or loan guarantees, accounting for more than $74 billion in aid disbursed in 2000-2001 (7 percent more aid than the previous year). On the following pages, University Business presents our exclusive comparison chart of financial aid lenders. In addition to federal loans, many of the companies listed offer private or alternative loan solutions tailored to students' needs. If your college or university is seeking a lending partnership, now you can compare features, services, and vital statistics to find just the right fit.