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Student loans
Would canceling $10,000 in student debt really help that much?
Nov 23, 2020
Comprehensive policy is crucial in solving the student debt crisis, experts say, but $10,000 of debt forgiveness could actually do a lot to help the people who need it most right now.
No interest, no payments required on federal student loans until 2021
Aug 25, 2020
The Department of Education just extended temporary relief for borrowers with federally held student loans.
Some small colleges are closing their doors for good amid pandemic
Aug 20, 2020
By one estimate, about 200 private liberal-arts institutions are on the verge of going under.
What does Trump's order on student loans actually mean for borrowers?
Aug 13, 2020
The president over the weekend signed a memorandum extending the current payment pause and interest waiver for most federal student loans through the end of the year.
Grad students will receive billions in debt forgiveness
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Justin Ho
Feb 13, 2020
The CBO released a report this week estimating that over the next decade, the federal government will forgive $207 billion in student loans.
Kelly Peeler: Taking on the Goliath of student loans ... via text
Jan 10, 2020
"There's a market to be the David versus the Goliath that's already there ... I like being the David."
Giving the gift of less debt
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Amy Scott
Dec 17, 2019
Pillar lets friends and relatives make student loan payments as a holiday gift.
For public good, not for profit.
More students from higher-income families taking out student loans
Dec 4, 2019
A new study finds that the percentage of students from middle and higher-income families who take out loans to get a bachelor’s degree has more than doubled in the last 20 years.
Trump education official resigns, calls for student loan forgiveness
Oct 24, 2019
A. Wayne Johnson's proposal would forgive up to $50,000 in federal student loans per person
70% of college students graduate with debt. How did we get here?
Sep 30, 2019
We look into the history of rising tuition and shrinking student aid.