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Instead of following traditional college paths, many are exploring alternative routes.
According to the Department of Education, some colleges received wrong information about families finances.
Typically, FAFSA forms are released on Oct. 1. But this year, the application forms came out three months late, on Dec. 30, 2023.
"Stephanie" may not be real, but her reactions are.
Millions of college students and their parents fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year. There are some big changes for 2024-25.
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles Federal Student Aid in this weekly segment.
Felicity Huffman has broken her silence about her participation in the 2019 college admission scandal that sent her to jail and shockwaves throughout Hollywood.
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles personal finance in this weekly segment.
Women today are 15% more likely to get an undergraduate degree than men – just one statistic revealing how millions of young men today are struggling to understand how or where they fit in, leading many to feel disconnected.
It's October – which means student loan payments are resuming for nearly 44 million borrowers.
New Census data tracking Americans' incomes based on their college major shows big gaps between the highest- and lowest-earning subjects.
Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.
Several college administrators indicated that the court's decision could create uncertainty and confusion regarding admissions procedures moving forward.
Hamersen Bekele put in the work and attended West Point's summer leadership camp and last month graduated sixth in his high school class.
Some college students opt for majors that may not pay off down the line. Your alma mater can also make a big difference.
Ashley is majoring in education, while her mother, Robyn, is earning a master's degree in accounting and her father, Greg, is majoring in business.
The bill has the support of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The trend of making and consuming "borgs," or "blackout rage gallons," became popular on TikTok.
Some of the big names after his signature include Kentucky, Duke, Texas, and Baylor, his father's alma mater.
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
The University of Texas at Dallas blocked students and staff from using TikTok on campus Wi-Fi Tuesday, joining a growing list of Texas universities with similar bans.
The College Football Playoff Championship bound TCU Horned Frogs' game book includes a play to help a Houston area toddler beat cancer.
Fort Worth's most prominent entertainment district is preparing for fans to gather when TCU faces Georgia in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Bryan Kohberger was booked into the Latah County Jail on murder and felony burglary charges.
The success on the field can rush off the field too as TCU can reap the benefits of national exposure.
The girl was charged with driving under the influence as a minor and released to her parents from the hospital.
The assignment is perfect for Lt. Ja'Nae McGee, who played soccer in both high school and college.
Police said the homeowner was out of town and had left their teen child at the house.
Police say Dillon Hill, 34, punched another man, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.
In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was prosperous and integrated. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and killed scores of Black residents - a little-known story retold in Lauren Collins' "They Stole a City."
The girl was charged with driving under the influence as a minor and released to her parents from the hospital.
The assignment is perfect for Lt. Ja'Nae McGee, who played soccer in both high school and college.
Police said the homeowner was out of town and had left their teen child at the house.
Police say Dillon Hill, 34, punched another man, causing the victim to fall and hit his head.
In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was prosperous and integrated. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and killed scores of Black residents - a little-known story retold in Lauren Collins' "They Stole a City."
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
The senior U.S. senator for South Carolina died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.
Texas Republicans disagree over prohibiting AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods.
The working paper called "Impacts of Unauthorized Immigration on U.S. Labor and Housing Markets" was released in March.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Irving discusses a new report on the impacts of illegal immigration during the Biden administration on housing, rent, and labor. She also discusses H-1 B visa fraud and her upcoming job fair.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
The assignment is perfect for Lt. Ja'Nae McGee, who played soccer in both high school and college.
Ezequiel Durán homered twice for the AL West-leading Rangers.
The Tampa Bay Rays selected Emerson, 18, who was widely considered the best all-around player in the draft.
Cole Winn retired all four batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings for his second win in two nights.
Mario Martinez, the owner of Legends Barbershop and Co., dropped everything to trim up the Swedish soccer team last month.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
