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A little known reason why students have so much debt

by Amy Scott
Nov 2, 2016
Colleges cannot require more than minimal financial counseling.
Students walk across the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, California.
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Government details help for students defrauded by predatory colleges

by Amy Scott
Oct 28, 2016
Since Corinthian Colleges collapsed last year amid allegations of fraud, the Education Department has discharged $247 million in student loans.
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How The Deck Is Stacked

When going to college becomes a financial risk

by Eliza Mills
Sep 30, 2016
As part of a collaboration with PBS Newshour, Marketplace Weekend explores the issue of student loan debt.
Chris Savelle discusses his student loan debt with Lizzie O'Leary at his home in Troy, Michigan. 
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Education Secretary says new FAFSA filing date should improve the financial aid process

by David Brancaccio
Sep 30, 2016
Prospective college students will be able to turn in their FAFSA forms starting Oct. 1.
John King speaks during his Senate confirmation hearing to become Education Secretary.
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Why white, college-educated men are up for grabs

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Sep 13, 2016
For the first time in years, lots of white guys with degrees are undecided.
Corbin Ayers is an undecided voter in Leesburg, Virginia.
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To create a more diverse faculty, start with tenure

by Amy Scott
Sep 12, 2016
One former professor is teaching teachers how to get through tenure.
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity offers workshops and intensive mentoring to help women and people of color survive the tenure process and enjoy their lives
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Relax: If you applied to college, you'll probably get in

by Tony Wagner
Sep 8, 2016
A new survey says the average acceptance rate is around 65 percent.
College admissions season can be a stressful time, but a new survey suggests it doesn't have to be. Above, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
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A growing industry caters to college cheats

by Amy Scott
Aug 30, 2016
Online companies promise to take your class for you.
Some students are cheating on more than just a term paper.
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Big labor win for grad students at private colleges

by Andy Uhler
Aug 24, 2016
On many campuses, many graduate students plan to organize.
A view of Columbia University.
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Changes are coming to the federal student aid form

by Amy Scott
Aug 22, 2016
Students can begin filing the FAFSA three months earlier this year, on Oct. 1.
Students will now be able to file their FAFSA months earlier than before.
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