EDUCATION
Student Loan Borrower Owes $300,000: 'The System Is Predatory'
Tom Krawczyk, age 62, wanted the best for his children, which is why he took on more than $300,000 in Parent PLUS loans so they could attend college.
Woman Whose $192,000 Student Loan Wiped Clean Ordered to Pay
The 46-year-old woman was told her debt balance would be gone due to the student debt forgiveness plan for public service workers.
Student Loan Borrowers Are Running Out of Time to Apply for Forgiveness
The Department of Education will only allow borrowers to use the "double consolidation" loophole until 2025, but many borrowers remain unaware.
High School Dropout Rate Is Highest in This State
High school dropout statistics vary significantly based on the state and its education system, with some states falling undeniably to the bottom of the pack.
Dad Given Student Loan Plan to Pay Until He's 85
John, 62, told Newsweek that he lost his job and now fears the debt he took out for his daughter will hang over his head well into his 80s.
Student Loan Borrower Narrowly Avoids Forgiveness Scam
Student loan borrowers should be on the lookout as a new scam attempts to rob them out of thousands.
Student Loan Payments to Get Cut in Half in July
Beginning July 1, even more help from the SAVE plan is coming to borrowers.
Video Shows Teens Beating Up Student in Bathroom in 'Targeted' Attack
A video circulating online shows a teen from Illinois being beaten up, raising concern from parents.
Student Loan Update as Millions of Dollars Demanded From University
The Biden administration canceled student loans for borrowers who said they were cheated by Ashford University.
Students Could See Money for College Double
Federal Pell Grants could swell to $14,800 under the Degrees Not Debt Act of 2024, aiding roughly 7 million students yearly.
Donald Trump's Plan Would Destroy Funding for Schools in Republican States
Trump has pledged to "not give one penny to any school that has a vaccine mandate" if he returns to the White House.
Student Loan Borrowers Promised Relief Forced to Pay
Borrowers were told all loan balances would be erased on January 28, in addition to having their credit scores restored and refunds issued.
Student Loan Forgiveness Deadline Sparks Warnings
Student loan borrowers have just a few months left before they could see a significant hit to their credit scores.
Map Shows States Where Most Student Debt Has Been Canceled
Texas, California and Florida lead the nation in the amount of canceled student loans, data from the U.S. Education Department shows.
Texas Grading Error Sparks School Chaos
High school students in Austin are facing recalculation of their grade point average after an inconsistency was uncovered.
Californians Are Struggling to Graduate From High School
California has the lowest number of high school diploma holders in the country, according to research.
Parents Would Have Billions of Dollars in Student Loans Forgiven Under New Plan
Several lawmakers have banded together to demand President Joe Biden provide more student loan relief.
Texas Student Shot by Police After Bringing Gun to School
According to Everytown for Gun Safety, in 2024, there have been at least 25 incidents of gunfire on school grounds,
Map Shows Least Educated States in America
Several New England states were among the most educated in the U.S., while multiple Southern states were among the least educated.
Student Debt Still Weighing Down Gen X
Gen X and Baby Boomers are behind on their student loans more than any other age group, new data has found.
Student Loan Tip From Woman Who Had $155,000 Debt Wiped
One woman was able to clear her student loan debt after filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Bullying May Leave Teens at Greater Risk of Psychosis
This is the first time a study has assessed the link between teenagers, bullying and a chemical agent in the brain that triggers psychosis.