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On-Campus Credit Card Recruiting Criticized

College students facing financial pressures to cover tuition and fees often rely heavily on credit cards, and graduate carrying hefty, high-interest balances. According to a report released today, three-quarters of college students surveyed reported stopping at a credit card marketing table on campus. Some critics say campuses should crack down on on-campus credit card recruiting. Murray Carpenter reports.

Related Information

The Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection has information about consumer rights at this web site.

And the University of Maine Division of Student Affairs has suggestions for the responsible use of credit cards here.

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