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Politics Jan 20

A look at Biden’s first executive orders in office

By Associated Press

Nation Oct 15

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Soaring housing costs stretch already-strapped college students

For many college students, living costs may exceed the cost of tuition and fees, as affordable housing options are becoming increasingly hard to find. Some find they struggle with debt, or paying for meals; others are at risk for homelessness.

By Hari Sreenivasan, Cat Wise

Education Jul 30

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Can schools spare kids ‘lunch shaming’ while still paying the bills?

Public school districts have made headlines in recent months for putting children in the middle when their parents owe money for their school lunches. The controversial practice, known as “lunch shaming,” has sparked national outrage and prompted a conversation about…

Politics Jun 24

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during the SC Democratic Convention in Columbia, South Carolina, on June 22, 2019. Photo by Randall Hill/Reuters
Sanders unveils bill to cancel all student debt

Sen. Bernie Sanders' effort would cancel $1.6 trillion of debt and save the average borrower about $3,000 a year.

By Laurie Kellman, Elana Schor, Associated Press

Politics Jun 19

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How 2020 presidential candidates would address ‘albatross’ of student debt

Student debt affects millions of Americans and is an issue shaping the 2020 presidential race. On average, students leave college owing $29,600; for black students, the number is $34,000. Lisa Desjardins reports on candidate proposals to address the problem and…

May 10

Students find ‘free college’ often doesn’t live up to the lofty promises

By Mikhail Zinshteyn, The Hechinger Report

The complexity of what "free college" really means is leading to confusion about whether students qualify. In fact, the people who would benefit the most, such as those who attend part-time or older students, are often excluded.

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May 07

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For these states and cities, funding college is money in the bank

By Hari Sreenivasan

A majority of American college graduates leave school with tens of thousands of dollars in student loans. The issue of paying for college is so concerning that several 2020 presidential candidates have proposed forgiving student debt or making public colleges…

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Apr 12

Could more federal loans help students afford college?

By Mikhail Zinshteyn, The Hechinger Report

A growing chorus of experts is making the surprising argument that students need to be allowed to borrow more. With grants limited and college costs rising, loans can be a lifeline for students who have no other way to afford…

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Mar 28

Worried about taking on student loans? Here are some tips

By Beth Kobliner

The No.1 worry for high schoolers applying to college is student debt, according to a recent survey from The Princeton Review.

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Jan 03

For-profit college company agrees to erase $500 million in student debt

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

State attorneys general called the agreement a victory for students, saying it will provide debt relief to more than 179,000 borrowers across the country.

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