The Washington Times Sean Salai September 11, 2024 College degrees cost more than ever, but education insiders note that online programs could erase the need for students to rack up six figures of loan debt for tuition and room and board on campuses. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, “there was a […]
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics September 11, 2024 Across all occupations, more than 19 million openings are projected each year, on average, from 2023 to 2033. Whatever your education level or goal, you have lots of career options. Let’s take a look at which occupations are expected to have the […]
The Washington Times Steve Pociask September 11, 2024 OPINION: President Biden is trying again to implement a widespread student loan cancellation package, and again the administration has run into a pesky obstacle—the Constitution. In April, the Biden-Harris administration announced its second attempt to “fix the student loan system” and forgive […]
The Washington Times Thomas Jones September 11, 2024 OPINION: The Biden/Harris Department of Education (USDE) is perhaps the most progressive in American history. USDE continues to ignore the court system by doling out billions in student loan bailouts, fumbling the rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), […]
The Washington Times Virginia Foxx September 11, 2024 OPINION: Democrats and Republicans rarely see eye-to-eye these days, but I think we can all agree that earning a postsecondary degree or certification is just too expensive. Acknowledging the problem is a good start, but how will we actually lower the burden […]
Kiplinger Erin Bendig September 11, 2024 As the 2024 presidential election nears, the fate of student loan forgiveness is at the forefront of many borrowers’ minds, particularly as Vice President Harris and former President Trump have such wildly differing viewpoints. In the first half of this year, federal student loan debt increased […]
Robert Kelche September 3, 2024n College closures are getting quite a bit of attention right now—and for good reason. When a college closes suddenly, students are much less likely to complete their studies and employees have a difficult time finding comparable jobs. And the uptick in the number of college closures in the […]
Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman September 5, 2024 Most providers have to double the number of credentials they produce for well-paying jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s to avoid workforce gaps, a new report finds. A new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce found that colleges […]
Cal Matters Alisha Green September 4, 2024 In summary Through conferences, grants, and other mechanisms, the SEMI Foundation has been trying to fill the increasing number of semiconductor jobs in California. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to […]
CATO Institute Andrew Gillen September 3, 2024 The Supreme Court has let the Eighth Circuit’s pause on the SAVE plan remain in place. Reworked the student loan payment pause section, including a new estimate of how much interest was waived ($208 billion). Mass student loan forgiveness is terrible policy (see this […]