Watch Student Debt Grow in Real Time
Watch America’s student-loan debt grow $3,055 every second. The post Watch Student Debt Grow in Real Time appeared first on Higher Ed, Not Debt.
View ArticleWe Already Cleaned up the Student Loan Mess—Let’s Not Do It Again
Now, however, it appears that some members of Congress have amnesia and want to reverse the process by selling federal student loans—both federally owned FFEL loans and federal direct student loans—to...
View ArticleWisconsin’s Legislature Could Create a State-Wide Student Loan Refinancing...
Wisconsin could become the first state in the country to allow borrowers to start refinancing student loans. The post Wisconsin’s Legislature Could Create a State-Wide Student Loan Refinancing...
View ArticleHow Does the New REPAYE Plan Compare to Other Income-Driven Plans?
Under this new REPAYE plan, all borrowers with federal Direct student loans will be able to cap their monthly payments at 10% of discretionary income, regardless of when they borrowed or their...
View ArticleFederal Budget Proposal Would Allow Government to Robocall Your Cellphone...
Federal law currently prohibits most non-emergency robocalls to cellphones unless the recipient has given their prior express consent to receive auto-dialed calls. But amid the battle over the federal...
View ArticleDo You Agree With This Man?
This man give a rundown on student debt and higher education in Nordic countries vs America. The post Do You Agree With This Man? appeared first on Higher Ed, Not Debt.
View ArticleDr. Jill Biden Wants Two Years of Free Community College
Dr. Jill Biden discusses her initiative to offer two years of free community college to all Americans. The post Dr. Jill Biden Wants Two Years of Free Community College appeared first on Higher Ed, Not...
View ArticleVeterans, Protect Your GI Bill Funds
Videos like this should not have to exist. The post Veterans, Protect Your GI Bill Funds appeared first on Higher Ed, Not Debt.
View ArticleMembers of the Military: Get Help With Unfair Loan Fees
Members of the Military: Get Help With Unfair Loan Fees The post Members of the Military: Get Help With Unfair Loan Fees appeared first on Higher Ed, Not Debt.
View ArticleAverage Student Debt at Graduation Increased 56% Over the Last Decade
The Institute for College Access & Success have recently released a report on student debt over the course of the last decade. The post Average Student Debt at Graduation Increased 56% Over the...
View ArticleAt 50, Higher Education Act Remains the Cornerstone of College Affordability
Higher education was then—and still is—the most reliable ticket to the American Dream. Get a college degree, and get a good job. It’s a syllogism that holds true today, despite rising tuition and...
View ArticleCapped Out: Low Spending Limits, Pell Grants, and the Future of Labor and...
If Congress does not take action in the coming years, continued unnecessary austerity will force billions of dollars in cuts to either Pell Grants or other programs in the departments of Labor, Health...
View ArticleStudent Loan Debt Is a National Problem That Needs a Solution
This graduating class of undergraduates owes close to $70 billion in student debt, averaging out to around $35,000 a person, making the class of 2015 the most indebted class ever. The post Student Loan...
View ArticleGrowing Number Of Veterans Rack Up Student Debt Despite G.I. Bill
Twenty-six percent of undergraduates receiving veteran education benefits—meant to financially cover four years of tuition at a public university, with some programs covering private school tuition as...
View ArticleStudent Debt Nation: Stories of Student Debt From Around the Country
Through our work with those struggling with student debt across the country, we’ve come to realize that no student debt story is alike. Many are tragic and... Read more The post Student Debt Nation:...
View ArticleWhat Student Debt Looks Like in Seven Major American Cities
What does student debt look like in a city near you? The answer might surprise you. The post What Student Debt Looks Like in Seven Major American Cities appeared first on Higher Ed, Not Debt.
View ArticleThere’s Still Plenty the Obama Administration Could Do About Student Debt in...
In his final year, there are still actions the President could take on student debt, and with student debt and college affordability proving to be an issue with staying power on the campaign trail, the...
View ArticleHow to Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness if Your School Defrauded You
Americans who believe they were defrauded by their colleges and universities can apply for federal student loan forgiveness. The Education Department program is called “borrower defense,” or “defense...
View ArticleSenators Announce Student Debt Legislation
Senators are banding together to launch legislation under the #InTheRed initiative, letting you know you've not been forgotten. The post Senators Announce Student Debt Legislation appeared first on...
View ArticleDon’t Be Fooled: You Never Have to Pay for Student Loan Help
You never need to pay for help with your student loans. For the great price of free, the U.S. Department of Education can help you. The post Don’t Be Fooled: You Never Have to Pay for Student Loan Help...
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