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    Is Quick Cash Blinding College Students to Higher Fees? (393) (NewsUSA) - Check cashing services may provide convenience for college students when tuition refund checks arrive, but the cons may outweigh the pros. According to a recent study, "The Assessment of Unbanked U.S. College Students and Us...