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Student Debt Correlates With 'Negative Wealth'
New York Federal Reserve analysis finds that student loan debt contributes both to high levels of negative wealth and to income inequality. But financial aid experts say analysis misses some shadings.
Staking Out Sides on Student Debt Discharge
Department of Education receives thousands of comments on proposed regulations for discharge of federal loans when colleges have defrauded students.
Opinion
Trump, Loans and the Liberal Arts
If enacted, a proposal by Donald Trump would result in only the wealthy gaining the benefits of the kind of liberal education that is the foundation for success, argues Lynn Pasquerella.
Are Public University Subsidies a Handout for the Wealthy?
A new report says the wealthy do not disproportionately benefit from public subsidies, but some wonder whether low-income students get enough.
Amazon's New Market? Student Loans
The online retail giant's promise to provide "discounted" student loans through a new partnership with Wells Fargo elicits concerns from consumer advocates about possible duping of students.
New Guidelines on Loan Servicing
Education Department's 56-page memo details new guidelines for student loan servicers.
Foundations and Political Influence
Author of new book on foundations describes how Gates has used venture philanthropy, measurable goals and a close relationship with the Obama administration to influence policy, and says Gates's approach may be shifting in promising ways.
Opinion
Free College Is a Damaging Myth
If we’re going to move the needle on college access in the United States, families have to get comfortable with personal investment in education, argues Shirley Ort.