After 35 years, he got $119,500 in student debt forgiven. Then the government refunded him $56,801
Marlon and his dog, George. Courtesy: Since 1988, Marlon Fox has been paying down his federal student debt. He didn’t
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Transferring from community college to a four-year school isn't often successful — it's 'terribly unfortunate,' expert says
Going to community college and then transferring to a four-year school is often considered one of the best ways to get
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Amid rocky FAFSA rollout, Education Department looks to smooth the so-far bumpy debut — 'too little, too late,' expert says
The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday it is introducing a “FAFSA College Support Strategy” with additional personnel, funding, resources and technology
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How the Supreme Court affirmative action decision is affecting college applicants. 'The barriers are already so high,' one legal expert says
With competition at an all-time high and admissions practices increasingly unclear, it’s not an easy time to be a college applicant, especially for
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What student loan borrowers should know about their credit as bills restart
D3sign | Moment | Getty Images On-ramp period should protect your credit Generally, failing to make timely payments on debts,
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Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims
Claudine Gay speaks during the 368th Commencement Exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on May 30, 2019. Brian Snyder
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New FAFSA launches after a long delay — but with 'some minor issues,' Education Department says
A simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid is finally online after a significant delay. However, as part of a “soft launch,”
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Hundreds of Harvard faculty members urge university not to oust embattled president
More than 700 members of Harvard University’s faculty have signed a letter urging administrators to resist calls to remove the
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