Student loan borrowers and especially those in default now will have a tougher time, thanks to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. … Continue reading Student Loan Borrowers Lose Protection
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Can You Get a Refund From DeVry University?
Bad news about the worth of a for-profit higher education continues to pile up. The latest involves DeVry University, one … Continue reading Can You Get a Refund From DeVry University?
Can Bankruptcy Eliminate Your Student Loan Debt?
by Phil Bradford Can you declare bankruptcy to eliminate your student loan debt? Maybe yes and maybe no. Here’s … Continue reading Can Bankruptcy Eliminate Your Student Loan Debt?
Plan For Free Tuition At CUNY And SUNY
Middle class students in New York State got potentially good news from Governor Andrew Cuomo. Free tuition for students … Continue reading Plan For Free Tuition At CUNY And SUNY
New York College Grads Get Debt Repayment Gift For 2016
by Elizabeth Elizalde If you graduated from college in 2014 or later and went to school in New York … Continue reading New York College Grads Get Debt Repayment Gift For 2016
A New Way To Pay Off Your Student Loans
By Danielle Brooks “I just got my first student loan bill last month and I freaked!” Erica Bruno graduated … Continue reading A New Way To Pay Off Your Student Loans
Challenge Incorrect Info On Your Credit Report
by Alyssa Andrews What if a debt collection company incorrectly reports your debt to a credit reporting agency and then … Continue reading Challenge Incorrect Info On Your Credit Report
Student Loan Servicer Overcharges
by Alyssa Andrews My student loans will kick in six months after I graduate in December 2015 … Continue reading Student Loan Servicer Overcharges
Why Free Community College Is Good For Hispanics
by Elizabeth Elizalde Abigail Miguel plans to go to community college in the fall. The 17-year-old New York City High … Continue reading Why Free Community College Is Good For Hispanics
5 Game Plan Tips To Keep Financial Resolutions
by Christine Alexis Yes. I’m serious about my New Year’s resolutions this year and when my friends ask me about … Continue reading 5 Game Plan Tips To Keep Financial Resolutions
Who’s Hiring the Class of 2014?
by Christine Alexis You went through Craigslist for the millionth time today. You updated your profile on Monster.com and LinkedIn. … Continue reading Who’s Hiring the Class of 2014?
Rolling Jubilee Crowdsources to Eliminate Student Loan Debts
by Christine Alexis Finally, some bright news for college graduates and students burdened by student debt. The Rolling Jubilee … Continue reading Rolling Jubilee Crowdsources to Eliminate Student Loan Debts
Is College Really Worth It?
By Christine Alexis If you read my last post about borrowing to pay for college, you know how much my student … Continue reading Is College Really Worth It?
Corinthian Colleges Chain Sued
The website of Corinthian Colleges claims it’s one of the largest for-profit secondary education companies with more than 83,000 students. … Continue reading Corinthian Colleges Chain Sued
Caught in College Loan Servicer Hell
by Christine Alexis College graduation is three months behind me and the glow is almost gone. My student debt looms … Continue reading Caught in College Loan Servicer Hell
Veterans and For Profit Schools
There is good reason why veterans should avoid for-profit-colleges. Very simply, the cost can eat up … Continue reading Veterans and For Profit Schools