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What to know about the student loan repayments?
Starting Sept. 1, student loans will continue accruing interest, and monthly bills will start up again in October.
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New Biden administration guidelines offer strategies to promote racial diversity without affirmative action
New guidance from the Biden administration urges colleges to use a range of strategies to promote racial diversity on their campuses after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in admissions.
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Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan canceling $39 billion in student loans
Two conservative groups are asking a federal court to block the Biden administration’s plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers.
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Scholarships have helped displaced Afghan students find homes on university campuses across the US
Those fleeing Afghanistan as the Taliban swept back into power two years ago included university students. They worried the only way they’d be able to continue their education would be to leave their homeland. Their fears were justified when the Taliban returned to a harsh Islamic rule banning women from universities and most employment. As Kabul fell in August 2021,...
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Parents can start helping teenagers to build a financial foundation at home without spending
This could sound rare, but there are several options for parents or guardians of minors who want to provide financial education without having to save or invest any money.
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Here's how parents can start helping teenagers to build a financial foundation at home without spending
Amid a wave of uncertainty due to changes in the U.S. economy, many parents may be asking themselves the same question: How can I help my child build a financial foundation without hurting my pocket?
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What the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action means for students
Colleges say they’re still analyzing the decision, but it’s sure to have a dramatic impact nationwide. Here’s what we know so far.
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Supreme Court rejects considering race in college admissions, striking down affirmative action
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that colleges and universities must stop considering race in admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
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House Republicans introduce their own student loan debt plan
The GOP proposal would provide “targeted” relief for borrowers as the Supreme Court weighs President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan.
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What Is a Borg? The New Trend Among College Students
Officials at the University of Massachusetts are discouraging students from participating in the latest college drinking trend on TikTok. But what exactly is a borg?
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$6 Million Verdict in LSU Fraternity Pledge's Death Is a Powerful Anti-Hazing Message, Attorney Says
Phi Delta Theta fraternity was banned from the LSU campus until at least 2033 as a result of the events leading to Max Gruver’s death.
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Netflix Adds Paid Account Sharing in the US: How Will it Impact College Students?
Netflix’s password-sharing changes have created uncertainty for college students who may not have, or want to spend, disposable income for their own accounts.
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More Than 10,000 Students Move In at UCLA
More than 10,000 freshman students moved onto campus at UCLA to kick-off the nee school year.
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‘A Day of Celebration' For Groups That Pushed for Student Debt Forgiveness
The Biden administration announced up to $20,000 in student debt forgiveness for people with Pell Grants, and $10,000 for those without Pell Grants. While it’s not full forgiveness that many activists have demanded, “it’s a big deal,” says Sabrina Calazans, director of outreach at the Student Debt Crisis Center. She joins LX News to discuss how this plan will...
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College-Bound Young Adults Should Have These Important Conversations With Their Parents
An attorney says young adults should consider signing a HIPAA release, which allows doctors to speak with their parents about their health. He also recommends they sign a healthcare directive, authorizing their parents to make decisions about their care if they’re unable to. Otherwise, the attorney says parents wouldn’t have a say about what they think is best for their...
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Here Are a Few Steps to Stop Robocalls
Robocalls every day. Experts say they’re cheap, and getting more sophisticated.