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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This millennial is paying down her student loans while her employer funds her 401(k): It 'doesn't feel real'
When Amber Steeves started working at Verizon almost 15 years ago, she did one of the best things you can
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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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Insurtech Getsafe acquires a student loan platform to meet its future clients upstream | TechCrunch
European insurtech company Getsafe has acquired deineStudienfinanzierung, an aptly named German digital platform for student loans that was showcased on
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Here's who qualifies for Biden's early student loan forgiveness
Xavier Lorenzo | Moment | Getty Images One of the major benefits of the Biden administration’s new student loan repayment
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Here's why 2024 could be the year student loan borrowers finally get forgiveness
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks on the student debt relief plan as Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona (R) listens in
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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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