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SMMS in the News - National Publications

The following articles were found in national publications.

Articles are listed in chronological order. You may click on Full Story to view the entire article.

March 26, 2008 - USA Today
Guide students' financial decisions - Duane E. Whitmire

“Bowling Green State University created an innovative student service designed to assist its 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with curbing college debt through money management"
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April 4, 2008 - INSIDE HIGHER ED @ insidehighered.com
Student Financial Counseling (Outside the Aid Office) - Elia Powers

"With student indebtedness a hot topic at colleges and in Congress, and with the relationship between institutions and private loan providers and credit card companies coming under increasing scrutiny, the idea of teaching financial literacy is appealing to some college leaders."
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April 7, 2008 - University Business
Behind the News - University Business Staff

"SMMS was initiated after an editorial published in the student paper last April asked the university to address the issue of financial literacy."
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May 19, 2008 – Young Money
Curbing College Debt - Duane Whitmire

"Fifty-one percent of student loan recipients said it would take them more than 10 years to pay off their college loans;"
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August 7, 2008 – Public Purpose
Got Debt? Universities respond to students' personal financial illiteracy – Kevin Boatright

“Starting a post-college life attached to a ball and chain of debt makes it difficult for new graduates to save for retirement or plan for the future.”
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September 5, 2008 – The Chronicle of Higher Education
For Students, the New Kind of Literacy Is Financial

“Over the past few years, interest has grown along with college costs and student debt. And in recent months, that momentum has been further fueled by a souring economy.”
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March 1, 2009– The Bulletin
What’s new in college unions and student activities? Association of College Unions International

“The service is focused on the following learning outcomes: Analyze, Budget and Commit.”
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