The burden of college debt will hang on our current students for years, but depriving them of the sense of pride and dignity they could develop by advancing their own lives could last a lifetime.
Oct 11

By PBS NewsHour
College affordability has become a major issue in the election because it’s a major issue in our lives -- Americans currently hold $1.3 trillion in student debt, and it’s on a staggering rise. Frontline and Marketplace collaborated on this video…
Sep 11

By Associated Press
Hillary Clinton has spent decades talking about the needs of children and touting the benefits of early education. It's a new subject for Donald Trump.
Jul 24

By Daniel Moritz-Rabson
In interviews with self-described Republicans ages 18 to 25, seven of whom attend college or vote in Ohio, voters said they gravitated toward the Republican party because of economic concerns.
May 19

By Sophie Quinton, Stateline
A growing number of students need to borrow — and borrow heavily — to finance their college educations. And giving them more information about their debt may help change their borrowing habits.
Apr 28

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The Department of Education has launched a new website to help people with student loans find a repayment option that best suits their needs.
Apr 26

By Timothy Pratt, The Hechinger Report
A lack of basic financial knowledge and advice is aggravating student debt and defaults. Student financial ambassadors are looking to help.
Apr 12

By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press
The Obama administration is taking steps to help people with disabilities who are struggling to repay their student loans.
Dec 07

By Vic Pasquantonio
A new study released Tuesday by Georgetown University ranks 1,400 four-year colleges and universities on how much money students earn ten years after starting classes.
Nov 23

By Cristina Quinn
A Boston startup wants to help you tackle your student loan debt — by having your boss foot part of the bill.
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