<p>"Students are shouldering more of the burden of paying for college, increasing their borrowing and out-of-pocket contributions, according to a study from Sallie Mae to be released Monday.</p>
<p>In its annual survey, the nations largest private student lender found that undergraduates covered 30 percent of the cost of college themselves during the most recent academic year the largest share in four years. They spent an average of $2,555 from their income and savings and took out $3,719 in loans, the report showed. …"</p>
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