USC will offer free tuition to families making under $80,000
The school also says it won't count home equity anymore in financial aid calculations.
Student Debt
A liberal arts education pays off — after 40 years
Liberal arts college grads tend to lag their peers in their first decade in the workforce, but outperform over 40 years.
After scrutiny, U.S. again erasing student debt for disabled vets
The Department of Education had earlier suspended a loan forgiveness initiative touted by White House officials
Student debt weighs heavier on black borrowers, Fed says
African-American borrowers are particularly at risk as student debt around the U.S. continues to soar
Half of young people think high school is enough for a good job
The labor market is the tightest in a generation, and the wage premium for college graduates has never been higher
U.S. rejected 99% of applicants for student loan forgiveness
The program was expanded last year to help students who were already struggling with loans
Students grapple with decision — college or the "trades"
Few teens consider the skilled professions as a career, despite ample job opportunities for electricians, contractors and more
How to spot a student loan scam
"These calls, or texts, or emails, they are promising to eradicate your student loans. If you are sitting there with $30,000 worth of loans, that is going to catch your attention"
JPMorgan CEO: Student debt crisis a "disgrace" hurting U.S.
It's not the first time the head of nation's biggest bank has spoken out about what he calls "irresponsible" lending
Bernie Sanders proposes total elimination of student debt
With a Wall Street tax, Sanders says $1.6 trillion in student debt can be forgiven in six months
Sanders wants to erase student debt by taxing Wall Street
Vermont senator and presidential candidate also wants to provide free college tuition at state universities
Burger King contest to pay up to $250,000 in student debt
Some deride the fast-food chain's sweepstakes as "dystopian" and say real policy solutions are needed
What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
Seniors seeking a college education may be indebted forever
Anyone over age 50 needs to answer some tough questions before going down the costly road to a degree
Millennials struggle under the burden of student loan debt
Taylor Smith graduated college with 11 student loans and $53,000 in debt
Elizabeth Warren's student loan plan: Could it super-charge economy?
The senator says wiping out college debt could create an "enormous middle-class stimulus." Economists agree — with caveats
Trump budget calls for ending student loan forgiveness program
The program forgives student loans for workers in the government and some nonprofits after they make payments for 10 years
How marriage became a status symbol for millennials
The marriage rate for millennials is on the wane, but those who are getting hitched tend to be wealthier
As college costs keep rising, some schools slash tuition
With even wealthier families balking at the price of a degree, a few colleges dangle discounts to attract students
What's causing rural America's "brain drain"
The opportunity gap between cities and rural America has never been bigger -- and student loans may be to blame
This college has stayed tuition-free for more than a century
Berea College students are mostly from central and southern Appalachia and all of their families earn an average of $29,000 a year
How federal workers can stay afloat during shutdown
Focus on meeting your essential living expenses, then tackle the stuff that can wait -- which is everything else
Navient's student loan practices raise questions in federal audit
The unpublished report finds the loan servicer often steered struggling borrowers into high-cost repayment plans
English majors, rejoice: Employers want you more than biz majors
English majors have a lower risk of underemployment than business or biology majors, a new study finds
Gen Z gearing up to be homebuyers
The oldest members of this group have high hopes about homeownership, even with the burden of college debt
Kimberly Guilfoyle preparing to resign as ambassador to Greece
Investigation
Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?
How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem
Supreme Court takes up dispute over access to DOGE records
Live
Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. joins Saudi offensive
Anthropic warns "AI worms" could soon infect smart home devices
Talarico was home in Texas during campaign absence, photos indicate
Rep. Omar's D.C. home searched by DHS investigators
