Still, our overall federal student loan system is a sort of Frankenstein's monster that resulted from well - meaning people bolting together various loans and repayment plans over the years. (nytimes.com)
Given the financial significance that the federal student loan system has for most colleges, this process will be painful and difficult for many, where it is possible at all. (firstthings.com)
Sen. Tom Harkin, D - Iowa, says it's a drag on the economy and is calling for changes to the federal student loan system. (npr.org)