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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Junior history major Sarah Williams sits in front of Mendocino Hall on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. WIlliams called the pause frustrating and says she dreams of a more affordable higher education in the future.

Ready or not, students must start paying back loans in 3 months

Jack Freeman April 20, 2022

A pause of Federal student loan payments was extended by President Joe Biden until September, giving Sacramento State, among many other university students, three months until loan collectors can start...

Financial Aid office helps students avoid future loan defaults

Ashley Hurtado April 15, 2014

In an effort to decrease post-graduation debt, Sacramento State’s Financial Aid Office strives to inform students about loan borrowing and repayment in order to avoid defaults.According to the California...

Four year graduation expectations are unrealistic

Four year graduation expectations are unrealistic

Natalie Gray October 8, 2013

As incoming freshmen, most students were made to believe they could complete college in four years, but here at California State Universities, taking a steady 12 units each semester is considered a “full...

Sac State default rates rise; lower than national average

Sam Pearson September 27, 2011

More Sacramento State students are defaulting on their loans than before the economic downturn began, but the number pales in comparison to for-profit colleges in the state. The Department of Education...

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