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College cost confusion: Report finds 91% of colleges don't report true cost
Some higher education experts are calling on Congress to require transparency in financial aid offers.
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Report finds 91% of colleges don't report true cost
Some higher education experts are calling on Congress to require transparency in financial aid offers. Investigative Reporter Ted Oberg explains.
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Can I just stop paying my student loans? Here's why that's a bad idea
It might seem tempting to ignore making payments, but the consequences can be severe, including a hit to your credit score and exclusion from future aid and benefits.
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Years After Mother's Death, Triplets Graduate From Her Alma Mater
Six years after their mother’s death, a group of triplets is graduating from the same university she graduated from.
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Late Alumna Leaves $30M Gift to U of Mary Washington
The University of Mary Washington is getting an enormous boost to its undergraduate science and technology programs with a donation from an alum who credited the school with fostering her love of science at a time few women were in the field.
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Alumna Makes Largest-Ever Donation to U of Mary Washington
Irene Piscopo Rodgers, class of 1959, credited the university with fostering her love of science at a time when few women were in the field. Rodgers died last year; her estate donated $30 million to the school. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports.
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Marymount University Proposes Cutting Some Liberal Arts Majors
Outrage is growing at Marymount University after the school proposed cutting some liberal arts majors due to low enrollment.
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Bowie State Gets $1.5M for Black Male Educators Project
The Department of Education gave Bowie State University a grant that will be used to bolster its training program for Black male educators. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports the money will go a long way in broadening an underrepresented career path for Black men.
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Marymount Plans to Cut Many Liberal Arts Programs
There’s growing outrage at Marymount University after the school proposed cutting some liberal arts majors due to low enrollment. News4’s Aimee Cho looked into the issue and found out a similar trend has been happening all around the country.
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White House Announces Student Loan Debt Relief Plan
President Joe Biden announced in a tweet Wednesday that his administration and the Department of Education would be providing up to $20,000 in student loan forgiveness, as well as extending the payment moratorium through the end of the year.
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The 10 Best States to Start a Career in Post-Graduation, According to a New Report
A recent report identifies the top ten cities for recent graduates to start a career in. New York and California top the list, despite high cost of living.
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Education Department Agrees to Cancel $6 Billion in Debt for Some 200,000 Student Loan Borrowers
The U.S. Department of Education has agreed to cancel the student loans of around 200,000 people who had brought a class action lawsuit.
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Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel Surprise College Graduates by Paying Off Student Loans
Otis College of Art and Design received its largest single gift from Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel, which will be used to help its 2022 graduates pay back their student loans.
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Illinois College, Hit by Ransomware Attack, to Shut Down
Lincoln College, which broke ground in 1865, is one of only a handful of rural American colleges that qualify as predominantly Black institutions by the Department of Education.
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13-Year-Old Minnesota Physics Student Soon to Graduate From College With Bachelor's Degree
Elliott Tanner is maintaining a 3.78 grade point average at the University of Minnesota and is participating in undergraduate research while also tutoring classmates
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Free College Is Now a Reality in Nearly 30 States
Even though the plan to make community college tuition-free was stripped from Build Back Better, the number of statewide free-college programs is growing.
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An Easy Guide to Help College Students Set Up Their First Budget
Setting up your first budget may seem daunting, but it’s actually really simple! Here are a few quick tips to help college students set up their first budget.
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Biden's Budget Makes No Mention of Student Loan Forgiveness
Millions of Americans waiting for news on the future of their student debt got no more information from Biden’s 2023 budget proposal.
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Budgeting for a Baby: Here's What Financial Advisors Recommend for New Parents
Expecting a baby? It’s important to start thinking about both the short-term and long-term costs of raising a child, say financial advisors.
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These Are the Country's ‘Dream' Colleges, But Price Remains the Top Concern
Most of the colleges at the top of students’ wish lists are highly selective and have sky-high price tags to match.