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Justice Clarence Thomas said he doesn’t “have a clue” what diversity means as the Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over eliminating race in college admissions.

The average student loan debt for recent college graduates is nearly $30,000, according to U.S News data.

The Biden administration has quietly changed its guidance to disqualify borrowers who have privately-held FFEL and Perkins loans.

Tax-advantaged college savings plans are not the only way to save for higher education.

Humanities disciplines are among the most regretted majors and are declining in popularity. Meanwhile, STEM fields have doubled enrollment in the last decade.

Borrowers in Maryland carry an average student loan balance of $43,619.

College graduates worry that they will be stuck repaying their student loans for decades, even during retirement. The amount of time it takes to repay a student loan in full depends on the type of loan, the amount borrowed, the interest rate and the repayment plan the borrower selects, as well as the use of deferments and forbearances. Borrowers typically take no more than 16-19 years to repay their federal student loans.

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a long-awaited plan to cancel billions of dollars in student debt, making good on a campaign promise to aid debt-strapped younger Americans even as some Republicans argue the move could worsen inflation.

Data on employment outcomes for new graduates and young workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 40 million Americans could see their student loan debt reduced — and in many cases eliminated — under the long-awaited forgiveness plan President Joe Biden announced Wednesday, a historic but politically divisive move in the run-up to the midterm elections.

/PRNewswire/ -- A survey of consumers with federal student loans on pause, which went into effect during the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals that only 14% of...

Spring 2022 saw 685,000 fewer students compared to last year, and projections estimate that the decline in postsecondary enrollment will continue into the fall.

Colleges claim to award scholarships based on merit or need. In reality, they’re just charging the most they think families will pay.

What's your new rate for your student loans?

Every year millions of new students are pumped into the federal loan system while current borrowers struggle to exit it.

Statistics on the level of educational attainment (i.e. high school, bachelor's degree, etc.) broken down by demographics including by race.

Discover the positive effect that education can have on your earning potential and discover what you need to accomplish to attain each level of learning.

We surveyed 1,000 Americans with a university or post-graduate degree, aged 25 and up, to gain a clearer understanding of their current financial situation

"It is far better to be born rich and white than smart and poor in America," reads a recent report from Georgetown University.

A philosopher probes the ethics of a knotty situation.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that he's “taking a hard look” at canceling additional federal student loan debt and will reach a decision within a month. “I am considering dealing with some debt reduction,” Biden told reporters in the Roosevelt Room at the White House.

This interactive dashboard report for the College Class of 2020 provides information about where graduates at the undergraduate and graduate levels land within six months of graduation.

College graduates generally out-earn those who have not attended college, yet many say they can’t afford to get a four-year degree – or that they just don’t want to.

Looking for a tool to help students compare colleges across various criteria as they search for a "best fit" school? Be sure to check out the College Scorecard which just recently got a makeover as reported by NPR.  Given the size of the investment in time and dollars, it's nice to know there's a tool available to show how graduates of specific majors fare in their careers.  Here's the data you will find about colleges: School: Cal State-Fullerton Screen #1:  Screen #2 Detailed information available on outcomes for specific majors including # of grads, median earnings (monthly earnings) and median debt after graduation (monthly payment):   Note for Median Earnings: The median annual earnings of students two years after graduation. Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation. College Scorecard also includes data on costs, graduation and retention, financial aid, typical earnings, student body, test scores and acceptances.  ------------------- Questions for students: Go to College Scorecard and research a college that you are interested in.  As you are reviewing the data, identify five factors that will be important to you in selecting a college.  Create a table that has specific data on the five factors for the first college you researched.  Now repeat the process for a second college that you are interested in and add the information to the table.  ------------------- Prepare students for the college-going process by playing the NGPF Arcade game, PAYBACK.   

Adam Looney, David Wessel, and Kadija Yilla explain the severity of America’s student loan challenge, the rate of default, and candidates’ proposals for forgiving those debts.

International student enrollment at US colleges has declined in the past five years.