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A new scholarship will help more North Carolina families attend university and offer them debt-free community college.
Published: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 @ 2:50 pm By: Attila Nemecz
A new scholarship will help more North Carolina families attend university and offer them debt-free community college.
 
According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the average amount of student debt owed, with the average borrower owing $37,920.
According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the average amount of student debt owed, with the average borrower owing $37,920.
 
The Biden administration is proposing a plan that would lower federal student loan payments for millions of Americans, including a pause on student loan payments for those making under $30,600 per year.
Published: Sunday, January 15th, 2023 @ 10:47 am By: Daily Wire
The Biden administration is proposing a plan that would lower federal student loan payments for millions of Americans, including a pause on student loan payments for those making under $30,600 per year.
 
Program-value and debt-to-income data are sufficient to protect the public interest.
Program-value and debt-to-income data are sufficient to protect the public interest.
 
Yes, college is expensive and will saddle you with crushing debt in exchange for no useful life skills, but it's worth it, because it will make you smart.
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 @ 2:20 am By: Babylon Bee
Yes, college is expensive and will saddle you with crushing debt in exchange for no useful life skills, but it's worth it, because it will make you smart.
 
Local PC Technician Todd Manfroy was singled out as a chump by his local community Wednesday after it was discovered he worked his way through college to avoid taking on student loan debt.
Local PC Technician Todd Manfroy was singled out as a chump by his local community Wednesday after it was discovered he worked his way through college to avoid taking on student loan debt.
 
With the Biden administration’s announcement this week that it would continue the moratorium on student loan payments through the beginning of next year and will forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt per student, student loan forgiveness is at the top of the current political agenda.
Published: Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 @ 12:00 pm By: Daily Wire
With the Biden administration’s announcement this week that it would continue the moratorium on student loan payments through the beginning of next year and will forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt per student, student loan forgiveness is at the top of the current political agenda.
 
From the earliest days of his administration, President Biden has been under pressure from activist groups and many fellow Democrats to take action to relieve students of their college loan debts.
From the earliest days of his administration, President Biden has been under pressure from activist groups and many fellow Democrats to take action to relieve students of their college loan debts.
 
Community college is often seen as a cheaper alternative to traditional four-year undergraduate degree programs, providing students with a widely-accessible means to pursue a postsecondary education without being burdened by tens of thousands of dollars (or more) in student loan debt.
Community college is often seen as a cheaper alternative to traditional four-year undergraduate degree programs, providing students with a widely-accessible means to pursue a postsecondary education without being burdened by tens of thousands of dollars (or more) in student loan debt.
 
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) repeated a talking point that many Leftist women’s organizations have been making for years – a talking point that has been repeatedly pointed out as wrong.
Published: Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 @ 11:31 pm By: Daily Wire
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) repeated a talking point that many Leftist women’s organizations have been making for years – a talking point that has been repeatedly pointed out as wrong.
 
No one spoke of college students being trapped in debt until rather recently.
No one spoke of college students being trapped in debt until rather recently.
 
Robert Verbruggen of National Review Online pans proposals for the federal government to forgive student loan debt.
Robert Verbruggen of National Review Online pans proposals for the federal government to forgive student loan debt.
 
In his recent article, “Are Christian Colleges Worth the Debt Burden?” Douglas Oliver argues that Christian colleges have a responsibility to reduce the tuition they charge their students to avoid excessive borrowing.
In his recent article, “Are Christian Colleges Worth the Debt Burden?” Douglas Oliver argues that Christian colleges have a responsibility to reduce the tuition they charge their students to avoid excessive borrowing.
 
Each year, thousands of young people leave college with significant student debt.
Each year, thousands of young people leave college with significant student debt.
 
The College Scorecard, a Department of Education initiative that publishes data on student debt and earnings after graduation for thousands of schools, just got a major update.
The College Scorecard, a Department of Education initiative that publishes data on student debt and earnings after graduation for thousands of schools, just got a major update.
 
How do her comments from just a few years ago square with her full-on progressive 2020-campaign agenda?
Published: Friday, October 11th, 2019 @ 11:26 pm By: LifeZette
How do her comments from just a few years ago square with her full-on progressive 2020-campaign agenda?
 
Most students rely on loans to pay for college; colleges raise their prices, and student debt increases. Now, about 44 million students collectively owe $1.6 trillion in student debt.
Most students rely on loans to pay for college; colleges raise their prices, and student debt increases. Now, about 44 million students collectively owe $1.6 trillion in student debt.
 
Student loan debt has become a major concern for young people. In response, some Democratic candidates for president are offering “free college” proposals.
Student loan debt has become a major concern for young people. In response, some Democratic candidates for president are offering “free college” proposals.
 
In the past 20 years, the number of students earning a master's degree has more than doubled
In the past 20 years, the number of students earning a master's degree has more than doubled
 
Higher education is the object of aspiration and frustration. A lofty aim that, while promising opportunity, evokes feelings of anxiety from throngs of students neither academically nor financially secure
Higher education is the object of aspiration and frustration. A lofty aim that, while promising opportunity, evokes feelings of anxiety from throngs of students neither academically nor financially secure
 
High school seniors could apply to any community college, nearly all private colleges, and six of the 10 public universities in North Carolina for free last week (October 15-19) as part of the annual NC Countdown to College
High school seniors could apply to any community college, nearly all private colleges, and six of the 10 public universities in North Carolina for free last week (October 15-19) as part of the annual NC Countdown to College
 
The Department of Education is poised to replace Obama-era regulations on for-profit colleges and universities with more broad-based transparency measures
The Department of Education is poised to replace Obama-era regulations on for-profit colleges and universities with more broad-based transparency measures
 
Each year, higher education seems to become less and less affordable: As tuition prices continue to rise, an increasing number of students leave college with crippling amounts of student loan debt
Each year, higher education seems to become less and less affordable: As tuition prices continue to rise, an increasing number of students leave college with crippling amounts of student loan debt
 
Student loan debt, now totaling roughly $1.3 trillion, is the second largest source of debt in the United States
Student loan debt, now totaling roughly $1.3 trillion, is the second largest source of debt in the United States
 
It’s the idea that just won’t go away: free college tuition. Yesterday Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York proposed providing free tuition for low and middle income students at state colleges and universities
It’s the idea that just won’t go away: free college tuition. Yesterday Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York proposed providing free tuition for low and middle income students at state colleges and universities
 
It was a bad idea for the federal government ever to get into the business of financing college with its various grants and loans, but at least in the old days, most of the money loaned was eventually repaid
It was a bad idea for the federal government ever to get into the business of financing college with its various grants and loans, but at least in the old days, most of the money loaned was eventually repaid
 
American college students have taken to saying that they need "safe spaces" on campus. They really don't, since all they're after is "safety" from ideas they dislike
American college students have taken to saying that they need "safe spaces" on campus. They really don't, since all they're after is "safety" from ideas they dislike
 
Students who leave college with no degree but an accumulation of debt face obvious hardship, but what about taxpayer money wasted on students with no degrees
Students who leave college with no degree but an accumulation of debt face obvious hardship, but what about taxpayer money wasted on students with no degrees
 
The crisis of student debt has made headlines this year as students start their careers with an ever-increasing amount of student loans they will have to repay
The crisis of student debt has made headlines this year as students start their careers with an ever-increasing amount of student loans they will have to repay
 
It is common knowledge that students who have amassed large college debt burdens cannot discharge those debts through bankruptcy.
It is common knowledge that students who have amassed large college debt burdens cannot discharge those debts through bankruptcy.
 
It seems shocking that, in 2015, it is difficult to fully answer the question, "What are college students learning?" After all, people can find out about admissions policies, degree programs, student debt levels, graduation rates, campus amenities, and financial aid options with the click of a mouse
It seems shocking that, in 2015, it is difficult to fully answer the question, "What are college students learning?" After all, people can find out about admissions policies, degree programs, student debt levels, graduation rates, campus amenities, and financial aid options with the click of a mouse
 
Indebtedness due to student loans is one of the most pressing issues in higher education today. I believe strongly that we must face this issue head on, and my institution, Adrian College, has developed a plan to do that.
Indebtedness due to student loans is one of the most pressing issues in higher education today. I believe strongly that we must face this issue head on, and my institution, Adrian College, has developed a plan to do that.
 
Many college leaders speak as though the upward cost spiral is permanent and unavoidable. From experience, I can say that's not true.
Many college leaders speak as though the upward cost spiral is permanent and unavoidable. From experience, I can say that's not true.
 
Important topic and concepts tomorrow night at BCCC. Mr. Greg Frank knows this topic well! We still have space available.
Important topic and concepts tomorrow night at BCCC. Mr. Greg Frank knows this topic well! We still have space available.
 
Ever since the obstreperous Occupy Wall Street protests of 2011, Americans have been getting an earful about the alleged crisis of student loan debt.
Ever since the obstreperous Occupy Wall Street protests of 2011, Americans have been getting an earful about the alleged crisis of student loan debt.
 
Funds from the federal government for college flow liberally, but there are limits.
Funds from the federal government for college flow liberally, but there are limits.
 
People keep talking about the high burden of college debt, which now surpasses credit card debt. And the federal government is doing something to help.
People keep talking about the high burden of college debt, which now surpasses credit card debt. And the federal government is doing something to help.
 
The Katie G. Paul Allied Health and Nursing Building on the campus of Beaufort County Community College has been recognized for its energy-saving design and construction, college and county leaders recently announced.
The Katie G. Paul Allied Health and Nursing Building on the campus of Beaufort County Community College has been recognized for its energy-saving design and construction, college and county leaders recently announced.
 
If past credit issues are preventing you from moving forward toward your financial goals, this workshop is a must. In today's economy, your FICO score is used for a lot more than just granting credit, so achieving and maintaining Superior credit is more important than ever.
If past credit issues are preventing you from moving forward toward your financial goals, this workshop is a must. In today's economy, your FICO score is used for a lot more than just granting credit, so achieving and maintaining Superior credit is more important than ever.
 

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