As student loan debt continues to climb, states are seeing an opportunity to lure college graduates by offering student loan relief for those who relocate.
Topics: Student debt
Should students be able to borrow more? Some experts say yes.
Despite widespread concern about student debt, a growing number of experts are calling on Congress to lift caps on the amount of federal loans students may borrow.
Many lower-income students submit FAFSA too late
When it comes to submitting the FAFSA, timing is everything—and many older and lower-income students are submitting the application too late to access state scholarships and institutional aid.
Trump administration proposes HEA reforms as Congress works toward overhaul
The Trump administration has unveiled its proposal to reform the Higher Education Act, pushing Congress to pass legislation that limits student borrowing.
With millennials facing $1T in debt, employers focus on student loan relief
Millennials age 19 to 29 now hold more than $1 trillion in debt, and employers looking to recruit and retain young professionals are taking note.
Colleges piloting income-sharing agreements to cover financial aid gaps
With so many students struggling to cover the cost of college, could income-sharing agreements offer a viable alternative to loans? Some colleges and universities are trying to find out.
Adults 60+ struggling with student loan debt amid sharp increase
The total amount of student loan debt held by Americans age 60 and older jumped by 161 percent between 2010 and 2017, shifting “the traditional arc of adult life for many Americans.”
After going tuition-free, NYU school of medicine sees applications from underrepresented minorities double
The greater interest among underrepresented minorities came amid a 47 percent overall increase in applications to the program.
Student loan debt hits $1.465 trillion, sparks questions about economic risks
The amount of student loan debt has hit $1.465 trillion—and has more than doubled since the end of the recession in 2009.
Following resignation, federal student loan watchdog launches borrower protection center
Seth Frotman, the former student loan ombudsman at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has launched a nonprofit to monitor and help reform the student loan system.
Appealing to young consumers, Taco Bell announces $21M college scholarship giveaway
Recognizing that college affordability is top-of-mind for many young consumers, the fast-food restaurant will award more than $21 million in college scholarships by 2021.
Analysis maps the uneven geography of student debt
An interactive map shows how the student debt burden disproportionately affects zip codes with less economic opportunity.