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Senate Covid Relief Bill Would Make Student Debt Forgiveness Tax-Free
While the bill does not itself include student debt forgiveness, the provision may be a sign that debt forgiveness is a serious priority on the horizon.
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Here Are Some Smart Money Moves to Make During the Pause on Student Loan Payments
A pause on student loan payments will leave most borrowers with extra cash through September. These are the best ways to use the money, according to experts.
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Covid Relief Legislation May Trigger Higher Student Loan Fees—But Here's Why You Shouldn't Worry Just Yet
The Office of Management and Budget say fees on federal student loans may automatically increase in the 2021 fiscal year because of mandatory sequestration.
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As Some Colleges Struggle, There May Be an Opportunity for More Aid. Here's How to Negotiate
Families may have more negotiating power, and you may be able to get more college aid this year thanks to the Covid pandemic. Here’s how to negotiate.
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Op-Ed: Families Should Plan to Negotiate With Colleges for More Financial Aid Due to Pandemic
The pandemic has colleges eager to fill their student ranks and therefore more open than usual to negotiate tuition, grant money and aid with eligible families.
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Here's What College Students Need to Know About Making a Budget — and Sticking to It
A lot of college students have no idea how much they spend. Here are five easy tips to help you set up a budget. This is part of CNBC’s College Voices series.
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Three Easy Ways for College Students to Cut Expenses — and the Biggest Mistake When Budgeting
I set up my first budget! Now, the hard part—actually budgeting. Here are some tips I learned for cutting expenses. This is part of CNBC’s College Voices series.
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College Students Call on Lawmakers to Raise the Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
Many college students say a $15 minimum wage would be a game-changer and they’re pushing for Congress to make it a federal law. This is part of CNBC’s College Voices series.
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The Student Debt Forgiveness Debate Highlights Racial Gap in What Borrowers Owe
This racial student debt gap is one reason legislators are advocating for significant student debt relief.
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Students Lament Biden Refusal to Cancel $50,000 in Student Debt
President Joe Biden said Tuesday he won’t cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt, disappointing some borrowers who are advocating for relief.
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Millions of Americans Are Behind on Their Student Loans—How It Impacts Debt Forgiveness
Experts estimate that some student loan debt will never be repaid — here’s how that impacts debt forgiveness considerations.
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‘I Will Not Make That Happen': Biden Says He Will Not Support $50K in Student Debt Forgiveness
House and Senate Democrats have repeatedly urged President Joe Biden to “broadly” forgive up to $50,000 of federal debt through executive order.
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Meet the Student Loan Borrowers Refusing to Pay Their Debt, Hoping Biden Will Forgive It
One hundred people with student debt are going on strike, hoping to pressure President Joe Biden to cancel the country’s outstanding student loan balance.
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56% of Americans Support $10,000 in Student Debt Forgiveness—But Just 13% of College Students Believe It Will Happen
A majority of Americans support $10,000 in federal student loan forgiveness.
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$10,000? $50,000? What Different Amounts of Student Loan Forgiveness Would Mean for Borrowers
It remains uncertain whether the tens of millions of student loan borrowers will see debt forgiveness — and how much.
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Meet Noah Harris, the First Black Man Elected Student Body President in Harvard's 384-Year History
“I hope the message is that Black men, and young African Americans in general, belong at these universities.”
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President Biden Pledges to Fix the Racial Wealth Gap. Here Are His Plans
The median wealth for a white family was $188,200, compared to $24,100 for Black families and $36,100 for Hispanic families, according to the Federal Reserve.
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Companies Now Have a New Tax Incentive to Pay Off Workers' Student Loans
Incentivized by tax breaks, some employers are slowly reducing the debt burden among workers by offering student loan repayment assistance.
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Can Colleges Make Students Get Covid Vaccines? Here's What Experts Say
71% of college students say schools have the right to require covid vaccination.
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Getting Financial Aid for College Is More Important Than Ever Before
Studies show students are more likely to enroll in college — and graduate — when they have the financial resources to help them pay for it.