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NEWS BRIEFS: Kresge Foundation Aids Lower-Income Students Seeking College Aid

Over 90% of lower-income students who apply receive Pell Grants (financial aid, not a loan). The problem: many students don’t apply. Kresge …

by Future U/ October 16, 2016/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: How Much Do I Own On My Student Loan? It Depends On How Your Lender Accounts for Payments

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has found irregularities in how some lenders account for student loan payments. Read more here.

by Future U/ September 26, 2016/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Managing Student Debt Load An Ongoing Dilemma

“Education Department: 8,100,000 people — the size of NYC — had not made a payment for at least 9 months on $128 …

by Future U/ August 23, 2016/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: How To Manage Student Debt

On average, it’s estimated that this year’s graduates have accumulated nearly $40k in student debt. How to respond? Read recommendations …

by Future U/ June 14, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: National Student Debt Stands At $1.26 Trillion Dollars

College debt is the 2nd largest debt category nationally behind home mortgages. The total amount is greater than debt from credit cards or auto …

by Future U/ June 6, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Fed Report Finds College Debt Load Contributes to Economic Struggles

“Median debt across degree levels…bachelor’s, $19k; master’s, $36k; professional degree, $100k. Average monthly bill: over $500.” And that’s the good news. Read more.

by Future U/ June 3, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Pros And Cons of Purdue’s “Back a Boiler” Loan Repayment Program

Interpretations are from USA Today.

by Future U/ May 11, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: College Costs, Debt Continue Rising

Read two articles from a recent series published in USA Today. In last 30 years, state university college costs +130%, …

by Future U/ May 8, 2016/ Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: One Option To Address The Burden of Student Loans

Purdue University undergraduates will have a new option to help finance their degrees: pledging to pay a percentage of future …

by Future U/ April 9, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Colleges That Go The Extra Mile to Help Students in Financial Distress

The Washington Post provides insights about what colleges are doing financially to help students stay in school.

by Future U/ February 29, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Profile of Student Debt By Field of Study

Read the results of a Washington Post study of debt carried by academic field of study.

by Future U/ February 3, 2016/ News Briefs, Society/