Five states are piloting free-college programs designed to encourage degree attainment among students over age 25 by addressing key financial and lifestyle barriers to enrollment and graduation.
Topics: Washington
Report examines student debt by state, racial disparities in default rates
New analyses highlight average debt levels by state, disparities in student loan default rates, and the surprisingly small number of applicants approved for the public service loan forgiveness program.
Education department blocking state investigations of student loan companies
The Department of Education has come under fire for shielding student loan companies from state law enforcement officials and federal regulators who accuse the companies of misleading borrowers.
Analysis highlights persistent gaps in first-year student retention
New federal data indicate that more than twenty percent of full-time freshmen nationwide fail to return for a second year.