Hot Topic: “Student Debt”
Despite Obama Veto Threat, Student Loan Bill Passes The House
House passes “simple” solution that would prevent the Stafford student loan interest rates from doubling in July, but at what cost to the millions of low- to middle-income students and families that depend on the federal loans?
Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Whether You’re A Student, Graduate, Or Neither, These Congressional Decisions Will Affect Your Life
Student debt is intrinsically connected to the U.S. economy, and Congress’ decisions on how to handle both current and future debt will have far reaching effects.
Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013 by Lydia Fiser
Med Students Sick From Student Debt Malady
Student loan debt makes medical school an even more burdensome commitment and jeopardizes the future of health care in the U.S.
Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013 by Molly Savard
Obama Threatens To Veto House Republican’s Student Loan Bill
A statement released by the administration calls House Republican John Kline’s student loan bill the “wrong approach.”
Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
House Proposes ‘Simple’ Solution to Student Loan Rate-Hike
According to some lawmakers, students should be the ones to bear the brunt of the government’s budget crisis.
Posted Monday, May 20, 2013 by Emma Weinstein-Levey
Student Loan Refinancing Bill to Be Unveiled This Week
And how it will impact you…
Posted Monday, May 20, 2013 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Senate Democrats Tackle Stafford Loan Rates With New Proposal
A bill that would prevent Stafford loan interest rates from doubling by closing “egregious” tax loopholes.
Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2013 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Consumer Watchdog Releases Report on Student Debt Crisis, How To Solve It
The Consumer Financial Protections Bureau released a report today outlining ways student debt impacts American communities and the economy, and suggestions on how we can fix the growing crisis.
Posted Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by Naima Ramos-Chapman
Can The Success Of #DontDoubleMyRate Be Repeated?
Today, Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) unveiled new legislation that would prevent student loan interest rates from doubling for two years.
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Reporting by Christine Dickason
Gender Gap in Pay Exacerbates Student Debt; NYC Schools Expand Birth Control Availability
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Campus Informer by Aaron Brennan
Meet Alexis: The College Student Whose Education Is Threatened By Republican Cuts To Pell Grants
One University of the Pacific senior wants to know why Rep. Dan Lungren voted to cut Pell grants.
Posted Monday, August 20, 2012 by Scott Keyes
CFPB Releases Standardized “Shopping Sheet” for College Comparisons
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Education partnered to create a standardized form that will allow students to better understand which colleges will be most affordable for them.
Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2012 by Eric Murphy
Van Jones: How Millennials and Students Won a Massive Victory on Loan Rates
When everyday Americans stand up and fight for something they believe in, they often win.
Posted Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Reprints by Van Jones
Reuters Says Same-Sex Ban Bad for Biz; Sallie Mae Survey Says Students Are Borrowing More Than Ever
News on higher education and campus politics across the U.S.A.
Posted Tuesday, July 17, 2012 by Christopher Boan
CFPB Fields—And Posts—Complaints About Private Loan Industry
2,000 complaints from borrowers and student debt advocates ranged from high interest rates to lack of information and flexibility from private student lenders.
Posted Tuesday, July 3, 2012 by Eric Murphy
Thank Your Senator for Voting to Keep Stafford Loan Rates Low
Let your elected officials know you appreciate their support for keeping higher education affordable.
Posted Tuesday, July 3, 2012 by Brian Stewart
UPDATED: Senate Announces Deal to Keep Student Interest Rates Low
The agreement helps keep college affordable for millions.
Posted Friday, June 29, 2012 in Reporting by Brian Stewart, Tobin Van Ostern & Abraham White
Arne Duncan & the Internet Talk Student Debt, College Affordability
Posted Wednesday, June 27, 2012 by Akbar S. Ahmed
Arne Duncan to For-Profits: If Grads Don’t Get Gainful Employment, You Lose Federal Aid
For-profits risk losing federal aid if they fail to follow new “gainful employment” rule.
Posted Wednesday, June 27, 2012 by Christopher Boan
Faith Network Asks Congress to Heed Students’ Prayers to Keep Stafford Rates Low
Jubilee USA, a religious network devoted to tackling international debt, asks Congress to not double the rate on Stafford.
Posted Wednesday, June 27, 2012 by Melissa Brown
