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Hip-hop artist helps students plan for college

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Educator turned hip-hop artist Dee-1 knows the challenges of paying for college.  When he paid off his own student loans, he celebrated by writing the song, “Sallie Mae Back.” Now, the hip-hop star is teaming up with Sallie Mae to promote Sallie Mae’s $25,000 Bridging the Dream Scholarship and announce a national tour to educate students and their families about the importance of planning for college and financial responsibility.