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NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Notable Silicon Valley players back for-profit community college

CampusGroup Inc. aims to innovate U.S. higher education by offering affordable two-year degrees and certifications, backed by prominent investors.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Should colleges share the risk of student loan debt? House Republicans think so

The risk-sharing plan aims to hold educational institutions accountable for their graduates' student debt.
Proposed penalties for colleges could lead to significant savings for the government.
NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Notable Silicon Valley players back for-profit community college

CampusGroup Inc. aims to innovate U.S. higher education by offering affordable two-year degrees and certifications, backed by prominent investors.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Should colleges share the risk of student loan debt? House Republicans think so

The risk-sharing plan aims to hold educational institutions accountable for their graduates' student debt.
Proposed penalties for colleges could lead to significant savings for the government.
more#higher-education
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

A recent Gen Z grad with $25,000 in student debt says his job search has made him accept he may never work in his dream field: 'I know that life isn't fair'

Solomon Jones has struggled to find a job in the sports communications industry after graduating with a bachelor's degree and $25,000 in student debt, living at home.
Education
#education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Online learning

My daughter is enrolled in an early college program while still in high school. It's a great way to save money on tuition.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Bootstrapping

I'm in med school and refuse to take on student loan debt. I'm living frugally and have taken 2 years off to build a financial cushion.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Online learning

My daughter is enrolled in an early college program while still in high school. It's a great way to save money on tuition.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Bootstrapping

I'm in med school and refuse to take on student loan debt. I'm living frugally and have taken 2 years off to build a financial cushion.

more#education
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Oakland Goes 25 Days Without a Homicide

For the first time in five years, the city went 25 days in June without a homicide, from May 30 to June 25.
California
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Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

These Are the States with the Highest Student Loan Debt per Capita

Rising college costs lead families to reassess education value versus alternative careers.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Parents are sacrificing retirement, taking second jobs, and liquidating investments just to afford college for their kids

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

These Are the States with the Highest Student Loan Debt per Capita

Rising college costs lead families to reassess education value versus alternative careers.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Parents are sacrificing retirement, taking second jobs, and liquidating investments just to afford college for their kids

more#financial-planning
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Would Be a Disaster for Student Loan Borrowers

Congress plans $350 billion in cuts to education, worsening financial burden on students amid rising costs.
fromDefector
2 months ago

An Interview With A Fired Web Content Manager At The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | Defector

In his work on the CFPB's website, he maintained pages that shared educational information about auto loans, bank loans, credit cards, credit reports, and credit scores, and debt.
Video games
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Buying a home is out of reach until 2034 for most new graduates

Geography significantly affects the timeline to homeownership for first-time buyers, influenced by factors like student debt and mortgage credit availability.
Parenting
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I'm using a $500K inheritance for retirement and travel instead of paying off my kids' student loans - am I being selfish?

Parents can prioritize their own financial needs over their children's debts incurred from expensive college choices.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Doctors Can Make $400,000, but It Takes 12 Years to Become One

To become a doctor with a specialty, one must complete a minimum of four years of college, four years of medical school, three to seven years in residence, and maybe a year to two as a fellow.
Healthcare
#millennials
Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

4 Financial Tidal Waves That Could Unexpectedly Crush Millennials

Millennials are grappling with severe financial challenges largely due to student debt and stagnant wages.
Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

4 Financial Tidal Waves That Could Unexpectedly Crush Millennials

Millennials are grappling with severe financial challenges largely due to student debt and stagnant wages.
more#millennials
Women in technology
fromTearsheet
4 months ago

Fintech Makes Student Loan Repayment Easier w/ Michelle Tran

Fintech innovations are revolutionizing student loan repayment, providing streamlined solutions for borrowers and employers.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump administration quietly shutters online form for student debt repayment

Confusion reigns for borrowers as the Trump administration removes online applications for student debt repayment plans, complicating access and processes.
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