Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree: Which Pays More? A Revealing New Study
The difference between earning a bachelor's degree versus an associate degree can make a fundamental difference in someone’s life....
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Companies Are Attracting Millennials By Paying Off Their Student Debt
By offering student loan repayment benefits, companies and firms are helping to close the wealth gap between black and white Americans....
Federal Data Shows 3.9 Million Students Dropped Out of College with Debt 2015–2016
The saddest stories among those who owe some of the $1.3 trillion in student loan debt are those of college dropouts. They took out loans...
Study: 11 Percent of African Americans Hope Lottery Wins Will Pay for Kids’ College
Almost 11 percent of those surveyed about financing an education, cited winning the lottery as a means to pay for their kids' college....
Keeping Millennials Out of Debt
Students and graduates in the U.S. have a combined student loan debt of $1.3 trillion. Here are three suggestions to minimize student loan debt....
Federal Student Loan Borrowers: Income-Driven Repayment Now Available to All
All borrowers with federal Direct student loans have access to a new repayment plan with monthly payments limited to 10% of their discretionary income. You...
South Carolina’s HBCU Leaders Meet With O’Malley
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley met with South Carolina HBCU leaders to share his vision of support for HBCUs and community colleges....
Your School’s Financial Aid Office is Still a Resource
NASFAA urges the class of 2015 to use its 6-month grace period to learn all about its debt, repayment options, and how to avoid default....
Financial Aid Crucial to College Completion
Financial aid is a critical piece to the puzzle of completing a college education. Yet, the FAFSA is confusing, poorly timed, and complex....
The Benefits of Attending Community College
Community college offers several benefits: low cost, small classes, flexible schedules, and the chance to improve one's GPA....