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Report Reveals ‘Weak Connection’ Between Debt and Earnings Outcomes for Graduate Students

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On average, 17% of advanced degree programs left graduates with "unaffordable debt" as of 2022. Private for-profit institutions had the highest percentages of programs with high debt burdens at the master's, doctoral, and professional degree level. But at for-profit institutions, there was no correlation whatsoever.

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Republican Proposal Would Double Pell Grants, Set Student Loan Caps

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It aims to overhaul the federal student loan system by removing the Parent PLUS and Grad PLUS loan programs. A high-ranking Republican lawmaker introduced legislation that would overhaul many aspects of the federal student loan system. Foxx framed the legislation as an answer to the student loan debt crisis.

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A Guide to the Federal Work-Study Program

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Want to minimize student loan debt while attending college or graduate school? The federal work-study program ensures part-time jobs are available to undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. How do you apply for the program? A work-study job can help. How much money can you make?

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Supreme Court Loan Forgiveness Ruling Confirms Mistrust Among College Students

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The Supreme Court rules against Biden's student loan debt forgiveness plan in a 6-3 decision. A BestColleges survey found over half of the students would be angry or disappointed if the court overruled the program. Overall, 65% of students agreed that they supported some form of large-scale student loan forgiveness.

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What Advocates Want in the Education Department’s List of Low-Value College Programs

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The Department of Education asked for suggestions on how to compile a list of low-financial-value college programs. Others questioned whether a list would actually aid prospective students. ED asked the public for suggestions concerning how to create a list of these low-value programs.

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Most College Students Would Feel Angry If SCOTUS Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness

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The majority of all college students (65%) support some form of large-scale student loan forgiveness. Support for loan forgiveness is especially high among women (68%) and LGBTQ+ students (75%). Around 14% of students disagree with large-scale loan forgiveness, and 21% answer that they feel neutral.

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A Guide to How to Pay for Grad School

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That number you just read is the average debt balance among graduate students with federal student loans in 2023, according to the Education Data Initiative. Is a grad school education worth that much debt? Here’s some good news: you may not need to take out any student loans to go to graduate school.

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