The Admission Arms Race: Six Ways Colleges Game Their Numbers
There's a lot of work that goes into the admissions stats that universities tout.
Course Load: The Growing Burden of College Fees
Students and parents are learning their college fates this week and then having to address whether schools are actually affordable. They have their work cut out for them as college fees, often well-disguised, continue to explode.
New Report Calls for More Grants to Low-Income Students, End to Federal Parent Loan Program
The federal government must make a more substantial investment in direct aid to students and dramatically simplify the system of student loans, says a report by the New America Foundation.
Families Shoulder Heftier Burdens as College Debt Swells
Student debt is putting a strain on students — and their parents. Meanwhile, federal programs to make student loans more affordable won't bring relief to all.
For Grieving Father Struggling With Dead Son’s Student Debt, Resolution Comes Four Years Late
A California gardener lost his son but was saddled with a crushing debt — and it was difficult even to learn who owned that debt. Four years later, he's finally reached a legal resolution.
Another Way Student Loans Are Like Mortgages: Subpar Servicing
The companies handling private student loans — much like those handling mortgages — sometimes add to the frustration and even the debt load of struggling borrowers.
How Financial Aid Letters Often Leave Students Confused and Misinformed
The Department of Education has a model financial aid award letter. It's very different from what schools are actually sending.