YSU reports substantially lower default rates on student loans

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YSU reports substantially lower default rates on student loans

Youngstown State University is reporting that student loan default rates have dropped by nearly half in the last six years.  According to administrators, the trend is the result of increased focus on student success, more scholarships and keeping costs low. "There are several initiatives we have put into place, and we've certainly made tremendous strides," said Elaine Ruse, YSU director of financial aid and scholarships. In the 2011 fiscal year, the student...

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