<p>Actually, Atana, what you are referring to is only what is happening at a few unscrupulous lenders. Most, who are actually above board, are losing money every time they issue Stafford Loan funds. As a result, many above board lenders are being foreced to lay off large numbers of employees. Companies are going bankrupt, individuals are losing everything…all because Congress increased the fees that Lenders pay to conduct business. The really sad thing, those few lenders who are bilking students are still doing great…only the honest ones are hurting.</p>