Tag: paying for college
Scituate athletes prove success takes more than talent
Ten seniors commit to college teams, showing that dedication on the field must be matched by discipline in the classroom.
Program faces elimination despite decades of success
870,000 students a year rely on TRIO programs to support their college education. Cuts would end tutoring, mentoring, and college prep programs nationwide.
Are your parents using a 529 plan to save for college?
As doubts grow over the value of a college degree, parents weigh whether 529 savings will truly pay off.
Relentless prep to chase college athletic dreams
From highlight reels to cold emails, high school athletes prepare off the field as much as on it to chase athletic scholarships.
College matriculation from h.s. drops in Indiana
High school grads are enrolling in college immediately after high school at a decreasing rate, a trend that comes with some inequity.
Congress investigates college financial aid problems
Glitches with the FAFSA last year caused delays that made college-bound students make some critical decisions on a shortened timeframe.
Biden Seeks Different Remedy for Student Loans
A student loan forgiveness program launched by President Biden last fall is unconstitutional, according to the Supreme Court.
Feds forgive some student loan debt
The government announced today that it will cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers who earn less a certain amount.
Loan forgiveness gains some bipartisan support
One Republican from GA, who used to work under Betsy DeVos at the US Education Dept, offers a plan to forgive some student loan debt.
No downside for colleges recruiting middle schoolers
The brain parts that make decisions aren't fully developed in 6th graders, so why do colleges ask them to make decisions that affect their lives?