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DOE and the Parent Plus Loan
I learned long ago that when trying to make a point and keep the reader’s attention, the fewer words used the better. The last thing I want is my readers getting glassy-eyed to the point where the words all sound like “Blah, Blah, and Blah”. This is especially true with this topic, and the proposed options and solutions. So, let’s get right to the meat of things, AND let’s keep it simple. Suffice it to say: This is a very complex problem and yet, I believe the initial step towards a working solution can be rather simple. The complexity comes from a Federal government that relishes in the need to…
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A letter to the President…
This is a letter I sent to the President discussing my issues with the present school loan program. A version of this letter was also sent to my state representatives in Washington. In a land that boasts justice and equality for all, the laws governing the payment of these loans are far from fair. Ultimately, I accept the fact that these are loans that I owe and I will do my best to make sure they are paid. In this respect I am not one to “Pass the buck” and blame everyone else for my problems. I do however expect that the opportunities and options that are available to some…