Student Economics

To prevent sticker shock and confusion about college costs, some colleges and universities are using a “price-first” admissions model, sending prospective students personalized estimates before they apply.

Campus food pantries are working to address basic needs insecurity as college students confront higher living expenses and new financial barriers to higher education.

Minnesota launched a new graduate loan option to help fill in the gap that will be created by the elimination of Grad PLUS loans and the implementation of other caps…

New York City officials are working to allocate more funds to an existing college savings program to boost higher education access for children with the greatest need.

A new report finds that more high school seniors completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid than ever before, two years after students and families experienced significant difficulties with…

A new report finds that students are taking out loans to pay not only for tuition but also for food, housing, and other basic needs, which increasingly strain students’ budgets.

Some students who are U.S. citizens but have undocumented parents are opting not to complete their financial aid applications, fearing that information they provide might put their family at risk…

Graduate students will face new caps on federal student loans this summer, which may push them to take out additional private loans to cover remaining costs, or to reconsider their…

As U.S. colleges and universities face continued financial challenges, they are increasing their reliance on merit aid to attract wealthier students and boost revenue.

Some student loan borrowers are stopping payments and heading abroad as the number of debtors in default reaches record levels, The New York Times reports.