Tag: paying for college
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?
Federal student aid still OK under shutdown
The federal government could remain (partially) shut down for several days, but student aid for college is generally unaffected.
IL hosts a violinist, a refugee from Syria
Thoughts turn to a Syrian violinist in Illinois, as Nikki R Haley announces she'll resign as US ambassador to the UN.
Linganore plays hard to beat Edgewood
The Lancers of Linganore HS (Frederick, Md.) beat a talented Edgewood team, despite a D1 recruit on the other side of the ball.
Football players trade brain damage for scholarships
Many kids continue to play football in hopes of getting a college scholarship, despite well-documented brain injuries that often result.
Hogan looks to help students pay for college
Will Md. become the 2nd state to make it tuition-free for students to attend a 4-year state college? It depends.