Women carry a larger debt burden than men and take longer to repay it, according to an analysis released by the American Association of University Women.
Topics: Student debt
Foster children at great risk of college dropout, study finds
As programs supporting foster children in college expand nationally, new study suggests financial aid reforms are needed.
Private college could cost $6,000 or $69,000, depending on your wealth
A New York Times analysis finds that, for lower- and middle-income students, the cost of attending top universities is often substantially lower than advertised.
Without the right information, students, recent grads risk gaps in health insurance
Many college students and recent graduates report difficulty finding affordable health insurance—with coverage gaps especially persistent during the summer and post-graduation months—reinforcing the importance of educating students about their coverage options.
Medical schools taking steps to curb student debt
Medical schools are exploring ways to shrink students’ loan burden, hoping to remove a key driver of provider shortages in certain disciplines and regions.
College loans keeping homeownership out of reach for many millennials
With homeownership rates among 20- and 30-somethings at a three-decade low, the New York Times explores student debt’s role in deterring millennials from buying homes.
Policy analyst questions benefits of income-driven loan repayment
Income-driven loan repayment overlooks significant racial disparities in wealth and doesn’t address the real problem—the debt itself—according to a Demos analyst.
Student loan rates to rise for second consecutive year
The latest update brings undergraduate loan interest rates to 5.05 percent for the 2018-19 academic year.
A federal college loan program is widening racial disparities
A report indicates that the the Parent PLUS loan program is expanding the wealth gap for low-income Black families.