Options If You Can’t Afford College Due To Not Enough Financial Aid
Can’t afford college because you didn’t get enough aid? Here are ten options to help pay for school when you don’t have enough financial aid.
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Are Scholarships Taxable? Maybe… Here’s What To Know
Unlike other forms of generosity, scholarship funds can be taxable to recipients. Learn the rules concerning taxable scholarships.
Borrower Defense Claims Expand Beyond For-Profits
New data shows 22% of loan discharge claims involve nonprofit or public colleges, not just for-profit schools. Here’s what the borrower defense data shows.
Trump Admin Moves Six Education Dept Programs As Breakup Begins
The Trump Admin is shifting six Department of Education programs to other agencies, raising new questions about the structure and direction of federal education policy.
Strategic Default On Student Loans: It Always Backfires
When a borrower defaults on federal student loans, the only one hurt is the borrower, Here’s what you need to know about strategic default for student loans.
How Accurate Are College Cost Estimates? Hint: Not Very
A new report uncovers why published college costs often fall short of reality, leaving students with financial gaps that exceed $10,000.
Federal Student Loans For Expats: What To Know
There are a few obstacles and opportunities related to borrowing and repaying federal student loans for expats. Here’s what you need to know.
U.S. Department of Education Settles Student Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit
Federal government settles with AFT, restarting IDR forgiveness, eliminating some IBR barriers and publishing monthly backlog reports. Learn what borrowers need to do.
Does The Government Profit Off Of Student Loans?
Depending on who you ask, the government either earned a profit or lost money on federal student loans. Here’s how it works.
Unemployment Rates By Education Level
BLS data shows unemployment rates drop with higher education, with college grads facing less job loss than non-grads.
Tax Deductions For Tuition And Student Loans
The IRS tax code includes several tax deductions for tuition and student loans. Learn what these tax benefits are and how to maximize them.