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President Biden stands in front of a blurred-out blue sign that says "canceling student debt."

What the End of the Student Loan Grace Period Means for Borrowers

Before payments paused during the pandemic, one in five borrowers were in default. Advocates believe that figure could be higher next year.

Students pose in a photo booth, holding signs that say "First-gen student," "I make a difference" and "I heart GTCC."

Extracurricular Involvement Barriers to Bust

In our 2024 Student Voice survey, undergraduates reveal how involved they are in the college experience, how much they think participation benefits them and what changes their institutions could make to encourage involvement.

Four men in hard hats, three wearing high-visibility jackets and vests, on a logging site.

The Microcredential Generation

A fast-growing number of traditionally college-age students are bypassing degrees to pursue cheaper and faster alternative credentials. Why are so many choosing this path—and will the journey pay off? 

About 1,000 Students to Test 2025–26 FAFSA in First Round

The U.S. Education Department will open up the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid for testing Tuesday evening and...
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California Enacts Sweeping Legacy Ban

The state became the second to prohibit legacy preferences at both public and private institutions. It’s the most consequential legacy legislation to date.

2 Volleyball Teams Refuse to Play Against Team With Trans Player

Two women’s volleyball teams have forfeited games against San José State University, apparently in protest of the fact that a...
Portrait of a happy Latin American female student texting on her cellphone at the university

GPA Reset Can Give Students a Fresh Start—If They Know It Exists

This past spring, Moorpark College in California piloted an initiative that alerts students of their eligibility for academic renewal. Students who utilized renewal were more likely to take more challenging courses and more credits compared to their peers who weren’t made aware of the option.

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‘Long and Difficult’ Recovery Ahead in N.C.

Parents of students throughout western North Carolina anxiously await contact from their kids as power and cellular outages continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.