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Aging Maine repays college debts to attract younger workers
Maine, land of lobsters and lighthouses, is also the nation’s oldest state. With a median age of 43, roughly a third of its population is in or approaching retirement. To counter its aging workforce, the state is attempting to attract…
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4 ways parents (and their students) can avoid the college debt trap
As I crisscrossed the country on a recent book tour, parents repeatedly expressed worry about catapulting college costs. No wonder: Average sticker prices are now $19,000 per year for public four-year schools (in-state) and $47,000 per year for private schools.
Colleges face pressure to answer a basic question: What are students learning?
The push is coming from policymakers and consumers who want to know the return on their investments in college.
The Trump administration is granting only partial loan forgiveness to the vast majority of students approved for help because of fraud by for-profit colleges.
The numbers that collectively sketch a picture of a vibrant economy don't reflect reality for a range of Americans who still feel far from financially secure.
“They realize this may be their one shot, and they’ve worked too hard and come too far to give up.”…
A national shortage of vocational instructors has hit remote colleges that are often responsible for keeping their towns afloat.
One state tries industry partnerships to close the divide between what college students learn and employers need.
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