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Key lessons for the U.S. from analyses of student loan systems all around the world

The whole system of student loans can be made so much fairer, more efficient, more progressive, and simpler, with the institution of a single income-driven loan repayment system for all borrowers

joelwmiller·brookings.edu·yesterday at 1:45 PM

Key lessons for the U.S. from analyses of student loan systems all around the world

How America Pays for College 2024

Research from Sallie Mae provides key insights on how American families pay for college. Read the full report today.

·salliemae.com·Jan 13, 2025

How America Pays for College 2024

You may not need that student loan after all. Here's the latest college tuition trend.

Americans love to grouse of about the high cost of college tuition. A new report tells another story.

joelwmiller·usatoday.com·Nov 26, 2024

You may not need that student loan after all. Here's the latest college tuition trend.

New College Board report shows tuition across most colleges is down

Public university tuition has dropped 40% over the last decade.

·morningbrew.com·Nov 1, 2024

New College Board report shows tuition across most colleges is down

Search Schools | College Scorecard

Find the college that’s the best fit for you! The U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard has the most reliable data on college costs,graduation, and post-college earnings.

joelwmiller·collegescorecard.ed.gov·Oct 29, 2024

Search Schools | College Scorecard

Is College Worth It?

Americans have mixed views on the importance of having a degree. 47% say the cost is worth it only if someone doesn’t have to take out loans.

·pewresearch.org·Oct 7, 2024

Is College Worth It?

Average Student Loan Debt [2024]: by Year, Age & More

Find out how the national average of $37,693 in student loan debt breaks down by age, degree and more, as well as how it's changed over time.

·educationdata.org·Sep 3, 2024

Average Student Loan Debt [2024]: by Year, Age & More

Some Federal Student Loan Interest Rates at Record Highs - NerdWallet

Some interest rates for new federal student loans have hit record highs for 2024-25: 6.53% for undergraduate direct loans, 8.08% for graduate and professional direct loans, and 9.08% for PLUS loans. Here's how to minimize your borrowing to lower your college costs.

·nerdwallet.com·Aug 29, 2024

Some Federal Student Loan Interest Rates at Record Highs - NerdWallet

What Makes Student Loans So Forgivable?

On Why to Forgive Student Loans Rather than Other Debts

joelwmiller·unboxedthoughts.substack.com·Aug 19, 2024

What Makes Student Loans So Forgivable?

MESP College Savings Calculator

Explore different savings scenarios to see how they affect your savings needs and goals with our college savings calculator

·misaves.com·Jul 23, 2024

MESP College Savings Calculator

Average Cost of College Over Time: Yearly Tuition Since 1970

The average cost of college by year, expressed in current dollars and adjusted for inflation, itemized and broken down by institution type.

joelwmiller·educationdata.org·Jul 9, 2024

Average Cost of College Over Time: Yearly Tuition Since 1970

Student Loan Debt by Year [2023]: Total + per Student

An analysis of student loan debt over time in the U.S., including the debt per borrower and the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) among graduates.

·educationdata.org·May 22, 2024

Student Loan Debt by Year [2023]: Total + per Student

Education Dept. announces highest federal student loan interest rate in more than a decade

The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday the interest rates on federal student loans for the 2024-2025 academic year.

·cnbc.com·May 16, 2024

Education Dept. announces highest federal student loan interest rate in more than a decade

FAFSA fiasco leaves Michigan students, families in ‘anxiety inducing’ limbo | Bridge Michigan

Federal aid application woes mean Michigan families are contemplating college decisions without crucial information: How much it will cost.

·bridgemi.com·Apr 20, 2024

FAFSA fiasco leaves Michigan students, families in ‘anxiety inducing’ limbo | Bridge Michigan

Your Guide to Student Loan Repayment Plans

Student loan repayment can feel a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, we offer different repayment plans that are designed to meet your needs. Whether you prefer ...

·youtube.com·Mar 9, 2024

Your Guide to Student Loan Repayment Plans

Transferring to a better college leads to lower income

Striving to get into the fanciest college might not be the best choice

·drstephenday.com·Mar 6, 2024

Transferring to a better college leads to lower income

Student Loan Debt Statistics [2024]: Average + Total Debt

Find student loan debt statistics, including the national debt balance, average individual balance, and annual growth rates.

The average federal student loan debt balance is $37,088, while the total average balance (including private loan debt) may be as high as $39,981. Less than 2% of private student loans enter default as of 2021’s fourth financial quarter (2021 Q4). The average public university student borrows $32,637 to attain a bachelor’s degree.

joelwmiller·educationdata.org·Mar 5, 2024

Student Loan Debt Statistics [2024]: Average + Total Debt

Half of College Grads Are Working Jobs That Don’t Use Their Degrees

Choice of major, internships and getting the right first job after graduation are critical to career paths, new data show.

·wsj.com·Feb 23, 2024

Half of College Grads Are Working Jobs That Don’t Use Their Degrees

The Myth of the Unemployed College Grad

A bachelor’s degree continues to be a great investment. Why do the media keep suggesting otherwise?

·theatlantic.com·Jan 9, 2024

The Myth of the Unemployed College Grad

Ranked: Median Student Debt for a U.S. College Degree

The median student debt for a U.S. bachelor's degree ranges from $43,000 to $13,000. View this graphic to see where each major falls in line.

·visualcapitalist.com·Nov 3, 2023

Ranked: Median Student Debt for a U.S. College Degree

How Do I Pay for College?

Answers to your questions about one of the biggest challenges facing students.

·nytimes.com·Oct 13, 2023

How Do I Pay for College?

Americans Are Losing Faith in the Value of College. Whose Fault Is That?

For most people, the new economics of higher ed make going to college a risky bet.

·nytimes.com·Sep 8, 2023

Americans Are Losing Faith in the Value of College. Whose Fault Is That?

2023 FAFSA Updates: Major Changes and the Paying for College Unit - Blog

Stay informed with the latest changes to FAFSA 2023, including the shift from EFC to SAI, Pell Grant modifications, and the new SAVE repayment plan. NGPF's deep dive helps educators navigate these updates for effective teaching.

·ngpf.org·Aug 22, 2023

2023 FAFSA Updates: Major Changes and the Paying for College Unit - Blog

One Culprit in Rising College Costs: Administrative Expenses

Colleges and universities are spending more on administration and less on instruction. Here's what that means for students.

·usnews.com·Aug 11, 2023

One Culprit in Rising College Costs: Administrative Expenses

North Dakota colleges say Minnesota's free tuition plan "catastrophic" for the state

Minnesota's ambitious plan to give free college to lower-income students threatens a brain drain from institutions in its neighbor state.

·cbsnews.com·Aug 10, 2023

North Dakota colleges say Minnesota's free tuition plan "catastrophic" for the state

Why students opt out of college

Students in a new survey cite concerns about academic preparation, mental health and affordability. Many say college isn’t worth it.

·insidehighered.com·Jun 17, 2023

Why students opt out of college

Despite Economic Challenges, Americans Still Prioritize Saving for Education, Edward Jones Survey Finds

/PRNewswire/ -- There have been many economic challenges over the past year, such as rising inflation and higher interest rates, yet the need for advanced...

·prnewswire.com·May 30, 2023

Despite Economic Challenges, Americans Still Prioritize Saving for Education, Edward Jones Survey Finds

Hey look Ma, I made it

529s can open doors for kids—both in and out of the classroom.

·morningbrew.com·Feb 15, 2023

Hey look Ma, I made it

Save for College or Retirement? New 529 Rule Makes It Easier to Help Your Kid Do Both

It's no longer "dead money" if not used for educational expenses.

·money.com·Feb 15, 2023

Save for College or Retirement? New 529 Rule Makes It Easier to Help Your Kid Do Both

Gov Whitmer Launches Website to Help Students Apply for the Michigan Achievement

Governor Gretchen Whitmer launched a new webpage to help the graduating class of 2023 apply for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and lower their cost of college by thousands of dollars a year.

·michigan.gov·Nov 4, 2022

Gov Whitmer Launches Website to Help Students Apply for the Michigan Achievement