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#education-reform
Higher education
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Trump's crackdown on colleges is a good start - but more is needed to fix higher ed

Higher education financing in the U.S. is broken, benefiting colleges at the expense of students and taxpayers.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
US politics

The new GOP plan for student-loan borrowers: longer repayment periods and fewer options for debt relief

House Republicans propose significant changes to student loan repayment options, potentially increasing borrower payments and reducing debt relief.
Higher education
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Trump's crackdown on colleges is a good start - but more is needed to fix higher ed

Higher education financing in the U.S. is broken, benefiting colleges at the expense of students and taxpayers.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
US politics

The new GOP plan for student-loan borrowers: longer repayment periods and fewer options for debt relief

House Republicans propose significant changes to student loan repayment options, potentially increasing borrower payments and reducing debt relief.
more#education-reform
#financial-planning
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Does fully funding your child's college education make them entitled?

Paying for children's college can be beneficial if managed with expectations and ground rules.
Setting expectations helps avoid entitlement in children during their college education.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
19 hours ago

How To Guide Your Kid Through The Financial Minefield Of Paying For College

Discuss college funding openly and honestly with your teen to empower their financial understanding.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago
Retirement

Am I Making a Mistake Paying $700 a Month on My Student Loans Instead of Investing for Retirement?

Paying off federal student loans early may not be the best financial decision, particularly with a low interest rate.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Should I Pay Off My $23,000 Student Loans or Invest Instead?

Investing is often more beneficial than early repayment of student loans due to favorable interest rates and tax deductions.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Does fully funding your child's college education make them entitled?

Paying for children's college can be beneficial if managed with expectations and ground rules.
Setting expectations helps avoid entitlement in children during their college education.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
19 hours ago

How To Guide Your Kid Through The Financial Minefield Of Paying For College

Discuss college funding openly and honestly with your teen to empower their financial understanding.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago
Retirement

Am I Making a Mistake Paying $700 a Month on My Student Loans Instead of Investing for Retirement?

Paying off federal student loans early may not be the best financial decision, particularly with a low interest rate.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Should I Pay Off My $23,000 Student Loans or Invest Instead?

Investing is often more beneficial than early repayment of student loans due to favorable interest rates and tax deductions.
more#financial-planning
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Exclusive | Jessica Ramos wants to oversee NYC's $112 billion budget - but defaults on $80K in student loans

Jessica Ramos struggles with $80,000 in student loan debt, raising questions about her ability to manage the city's budget.
#education-policy
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Public service student-loan forgiveness 'is not changing today' while Trump works to redefine who is eligible, Education Department says

Trump's executive order proposes redefining Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility but changes are not immediate.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Trump administration blocks student-loan borrowers from online access to decades-old affordable repayment plans

Borrowers lose access to online applications for affordable student loan repayment plans.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt

Resumption of student loan collections raises concerns for borrowers after five years of suspension.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Federal student loan restrictions will disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ adults

LGBTQ+ individuals face heightened economic insecurity and student loan burdens, exacerbated by potential changes under Trump's administration.
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Public service student-loan forgiveness 'is not changing today' while Trump works to redefine who is eligible, Education Department says

Trump's executive order proposes redefining Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility but changes are not immediate.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Trump administration blocks student-loan borrowers from online access to decades-old affordable repayment plans

Borrowers lose access to online applications for affordable student loan repayment plans.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt

Resumption of student loan collections raises concerns for borrowers after five years of suspension.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Federal student loan restrictions will disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ adults

LGBTQ+ individuals face heightened economic insecurity and student loan burdens, exacerbated by potential changes under Trump's administration.
more#education-policy
fromZDNET
1 week ago
NYC startup

Bilt's credit card now lets you pay your student loans with points

Bilt Rewards now allows members to redeem points for student loan payments, addressing a critical financial need.
#economic-impact
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Education Department Restarting Loan Collections for First Time Since 2020

The U.S. Department of Education is restarting student loan collections, including wage garnishments, affecting millions of borrowers facing financial hardship.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Behind on Payments

The federal government has resumed reporting student loan delinquencies, significantly impacting borrowers' credit scores and risking economic slowdown.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Education Department Restarting Loan Collections for First Time Since 2020

The U.S. Department of Education is restarting student loan collections, including wage garnishments, affecting millions of borrowers facing financial hardship.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Behind on Payments

The federal government has resumed reporting student loan delinquencies, significantly impacting borrowers' credit scores and risking economic slowdown.
more#economic-impact
#education-department
EU data protection
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE Team From Education Department's Student Loan Databases

A federal judge temporarily halted Musk's team from accessing sensitive Education Department data pending a privacy-related lawsuit.
Online learning
fromFast Company
1 month ago

StudentAid.gov website went down, following mass layoffs at Department of Education

The outage on StudentAid.gov highlights the risks of drastic personnel cuts in the Department of Education.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Millions of student-loan borrowers are at the center of the latest probes into Elon Musk's DOGE

The Education Department is accused of improperly granting DOGE access to sensitive student-loan borrower data, prompting a lawsuit and investigation.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
NYC parents

Trump will revive penalties for student-loan borrowers who are behind on payments. Here's what to expect.

Trump is resuming collections on defaulted student loans, reinstating penalties including withholding federal benefits.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
NYC parents

Debt collectors are going to start hounding student loan borrowers again after OK from Trump's DOE

The Education Department will start collecting on federal student loan defaults, including wage garnishment, ending a pandemic-era leniency.
EU data protection
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE Team From Education Department's Student Loan Databases

A federal judge temporarily halted Musk's team from accessing sensitive Education Department data pending a privacy-related lawsuit.
Online learning
fromFast Company
1 month ago

StudentAid.gov website went down, following mass layoffs at Department of Education

The outage on StudentAid.gov highlights the risks of drastic personnel cuts in the Department of Education.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Millions of student-loan borrowers are at the center of the latest probes into Elon Musk's DOGE

The Education Department is accused of improperly granting DOGE access to sensitive student-loan borrower data, prompting a lawsuit and investigation.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
NYC parents

Trump will revive penalties for student-loan borrowers who are behind on payments. Here's what to expect.

Trump is resuming collections on defaulted student loans, reinstating penalties including withholding federal benefits.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
NYC parents

Debt collectors are going to start hounding student loan borrowers again after OK from Trump's DOE

The Education Department will start collecting on federal student loan defaults, including wage garnishment, ending a pandemic-era leniency.
more#education-department
#education
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Millions of student-loan borrowers could start losing Social Security benefits and tax refunds in 2 weeks if they don't pay up

Trump administration resumes collections on defaulted student loans after a five-year hiatus, beginning May 5.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
US politics

So What Exactly Is Going On With Student Loans?

The Department of Education's restructuring significantly affects federal student loans and repayment plans for millions amid changing political leadership.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC parents

Trump's education boss reveals greedy truth behind Biden's student loan forgiveness: 'They have profited massively'

Linda McMahon defends student loan debt collections, blaming universities for profiting and students burdened by debt.
fromABC7 Chicago
3 months ago
Law

Student loan forgiveness 'SAVE' plan under threat from courts, Trump administration

The SAVE Plan offers financial relief for millions of borrowers but faces potential cancellation under a new administration.
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Millions of student-loan borrowers could start losing Social Security benefits and tax refunds in 2 weeks if they don't pay up

Trump administration resumes collections on defaulted student loans after a five-year hiatus, beginning May 5.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
US politics

So What Exactly Is Going On With Student Loans?

The Department of Education's restructuring significantly affects federal student loans and repayment plans for millions amid changing political leadership.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC parents

Trump's education boss reveals greedy truth behind Biden's student loan forgiveness: 'They have profited massively'

Linda McMahon defends student loan debt collections, blaming universities for profiting and students burdened by debt.
fromABC7 Chicago
3 months ago
Law

Student loan forgiveness 'SAVE' plan under threat from courts, Trump administration

The SAVE Plan offers financial relief for millions of borrowers but faces potential cancellation under a new administration.
more#education
#personal-finance
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Future of Private Student Loans in the Age of AI | HackerNoon

AI is transforming the private student loan market by enhancing risk assessment and expanding lending accessibility, especially for underserved borrowers.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago
Retirement

Should I pay off my low-interest student loan before buying a home?

Maintaining low-interest student loans can be beneficial while preparing to buy a home.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Future of Private Student Loans in the Age of AI | HackerNoon

AI is transforming the private student loan market by enhancing risk assessment and expanding lending accessibility, especially for underserved borrowers.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago
Retirement

Should I pay off my low-interest student loan before buying a home?

Maintaining low-interest student loans can be beneficial while preparing to buy a home.
more#personal-finance
#higher-education
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

They committed to public service with the hope of student-loan forgiveness. Under Trump, their plans are at risk.

Trump's executive order aims to limit eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, affecting borrowers dedicated to public service.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

The Era of Student Loan Forgiveness Is Officially Over

Student loan payment pauses and forbearance are ending, impacting millions of borrowers across the country.
fromKqed
1 month ago
US news

Californians With Student Loan Debt Face Uncertain Future | KQED

Trump's changes to education policy may significantly affect student loan repayment plans.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Student loans for millions of federal borrowers won't be halted under Trump's funding freeze, the Education Department says

Federal funding freeze does not affect major education funding programs like Pell Grants, ensuring students still receive support during this period.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

They committed to public service with the hope of student-loan forgiveness. Under Trump, their plans are at risk.

Trump's executive order aims to limit eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, affecting borrowers dedicated to public service.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

The Era of Student Loan Forgiveness Is Officially Over

Student loan payment pauses and forbearance are ending, impacting millions of borrowers across the country.
fromKqed
1 month ago
US news

Californians With Student Loan Debt Face Uncertain Future | KQED

Trump's changes to education policy may significantly affect student loan repayment plans.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Student loans for millions of federal borrowers won't be halted under Trump's funding freeze, the Education Department says

Federal funding freeze does not affect major education funding programs like Pell Grants, ensuring students still receive support during this period.
more#higher-education
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Here's why the average US credit score is falling

The increase in federal student loan delinquencies has pushed the average U.S. credit score down to 715, highlighting impacts from previous loan payment pauses.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

A new internal memo from the CFPB says it will 'deprioritize' its student-loan oversight in Trump's latest move to overhaul the consumer watchdog

CFPB will deprioritize student loans and medical debt supervision to focus on consumer harm mitigation.
#trump-administration
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Trump limits a student-loan forgiveness program for millions of public servants in a new executive order

Trump's executive order restricts Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, targeting organizations deemed 'anti-American' and affecting millions of service workers.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us: how you have been impacted by the change to US student loan repayments?

The Trump administration removed applications for income-driven repayment plans, impacting borrowers' payment options.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Trump says Education Department will no longer oversee student loans, 'special needs'

Trump is transferring federal student loan management from the Department of Education to the SBA to improve accountability.
Federal student loan management currently faces significant upheaval and transitions amid staff reductions.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US politics

Another 'Trump Bump' Leads To Huge Increase In Law School Applications - Above the Law

The 2024 election has led to a significant increase in law school applications, mirroring trends during Trump's previous term.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
SF politics

The Small Business Administration will lay off 43% of staff, take over student loans from dismantled Department of Education

The SBA will manage federal student loans after taking over from the Department of Education, raising concerns about borrower confusion.
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Trump limits a student-loan forgiveness program for millions of public servants in a new executive order

Trump's executive order restricts Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, targeting organizations deemed 'anti-American' and affecting millions of service workers.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us: how you have been impacted by the change to US student loan repayments?

The Trump administration removed applications for income-driven repayment plans, impacting borrowers' payment options.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Trump says Education Department will no longer oversee student loans, 'special needs'

Trump is transferring federal student loan management from the Department of Education to the SBA to improve accountability.
Federal student loan management currently faces significant upheaval and transitions amid staff reductions.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
US politics

Another 'Trump Bump' Leads To Huge Increase In Law School Applications - Above the Law

The 2024 election has led to a significant increase in law school applications, mirroring trends during Trump's previous term.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
SF politics

The Small Business Administration will lay off 43% of staff, take over student loans from dismantled Department of Education

The SBA will manage federal student loans after taking over from the Department of Education, raising concerns about borrower confusion.
more#trump-administration
#fraud
Non-profit organizations
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Calling Out Industries That Are Actually "Scams," And It's Eye-Opening

Third-party student loan consultants deceive borrowers, leading to unnecessary fees and misconceptions about loans.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
NYC startup

Javice found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan in $175M startup purchase | TechCrunch

Charlie Javice was found guilty of defrauding JP Morgan by inflating her startup Frank's customer numbers.
Non-profit organizations
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Calling Out Industries That Are Actually "Scams," And It's Eye-Opening

Third-party student loan consultants deceive borrowers, leading to unnecessary fees and misconceptions about loans.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
NYC startup

Javice found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan in $175M startup purchase | TechCrunch

Charlie Javice was found guilty of defrauding JP Morgan by inflating her startup Frank's customer numbers.
more#fraud
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

As the DOJ takes shape, housing must be front and center

The incoming AG can pause and reverse litigation initiated by the previous administration, impacting key policies like housing law and student loan repayment.
#income-driven-repayment
Education
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What Student Loan Borrowers Need to Know About Income-Driven Repayment Plans

The future of income-driven repayment plans is uncertain after the Department of Education ended applications for the SAVE program.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans

The Education Department temporarily halted applications for income-driven repayment plans due to a federal court ruling.
The suspension limits affordable payment options for student loan borrowers.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration quietly shutters online form for student debt repayment

Confusion reigns for borrowers as the Trump administration removes online applications for student debt repayment plans, complicating access and processes.
Education
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What Student Loan Borrowers Need to Know About Income-Driven Repayment Plans

The future of income-driven repayment plans is uncertain after the Department of Education ended applications for the SAVE program.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans

The Education Department temporarily halted applications for income-driven repayment plans due to a federal court ruling.
The suspension limits affordable payment options for student loan borrowers.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration quietly shutters online form for student debt repayment

Confusion reigns for borrowers as the Trump administration removes online applications for student debt repayment plans, complicating access and processes.
more#income-driven-repayment
Career
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How student loans impact workers' long-term career choices

Student loan debt shapes career decisions and job satisfaction for many borrowers.
#biden-administration
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A new court ruling leaves 8 million student-loan borrowers enrolled in Biden's repayment plan blocked from cheaper payments

Biden's SAVE student-loan repayment plan is blocked, leaving millions of borrowers in limbo regarding payments and debt relief.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Student loans, savings accounts, and goodbye to artificial red dye

The Biden administration is implementing key policies before a critical deadline.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A new court ruling leaves 8 million student-loan borrowers enrolled in Biden's repayment plan blocked from cheaper payments

Biden's SAVE student-loan repayment plan is blocked, leaving millions of borrowers in limbo regarding payments and debt relief.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Student loans, savings accounts, and goodbye to artificial red dye

The Biden administration is implementing key policies before a critical deadline.
more#biden-administration
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Warren, Markey join Senate Dems. to demand answers about Musk's Education Dept. access

Musk's team reportedly has access to sensitive federal student loan data, raising privacy concerns among lawmakers.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Federal Spending Freeze Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell Grants

Federal student loans and Pell grants will not be paused despite a broad federal spending memo.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago
Real estate

Cash-out refi customers largely used proceeds to pay down debt

Student loan balances were less affected by refinancing, declining gradually rather than sharply unlike credit card and auto loan balances.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Business

Graduates on the National Minimum Wage could be caught by the 'Student Tax' from April 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Graduates earning minimum wage will likely begin student loan repayments in 2025, increasing their financial burden significantly.
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