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In FY 2003, private sector student loan providers managed a $214 billion student loan portfolio at no net cost to the federal government.

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  • Today, 61% of students depend on federal student loans to complete their bachelor's degrees.
  • Investing in a postsecondary education pays off. In fact, the more an individual learns, the higher an individual's earning potential is.Over a lifetime, college graduates average $1 million more in earnings than individuals with a high school diploma.
  • Federal student loans offer the lowest interest rates available in the consumer marketplace, as interest rates on student loans are at an all-time low.
  • Students who use student loans to pay for education costs are more likely to stay in school - making them more likely to complete their degree - than are students who do not have loans.

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