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What the debt ceiling deal means for your student loans

Jun 2, 2023
A debt ceiling deal has been made, and student loan borrowers will have to start making payments again later this summer.
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is awaiting a decision by the Supreme Court.
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How the Department of Education is recommending higher ed spend money on mental health care

In the wake of the pandemic, there's enormous demand from college students for mental health care. The Department of Education has thoughts on how schools can provide it.
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan gives an exit interview

Dec 10, 2015
Plus, the Every Student Succeeds Act and what needs to change in education