With the rising cost of tuition, many families turn to multiple funding sources — such as need- and merit-based aid — to help finance a college education. While work-study was used by only 19% of ...
One private lender in South Carolina lowered its credit-score requirement for certain grad students to meet a growing demand.
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The University of Alabama was named Alabama’s #1 Best Value University for in-state students for 2027. With in-state tuition, housing and food totaling nearly $30,000, however, this value comes at a ...
New federal student loan rules could change how some college programs qualify for federal borrowing beginning in 2027. The ...
At its core, engagement is about intertwining the resources of higher education with the needs of the community. Through this process, there is an exchange that occurs—students and faculty learn new ...
Federal and private student loans have varying interest rates, borrowing limits and repayment terms. Federal student loans offer loan forgiveness options that generally aren’t available for private ...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces several important updates to federal student loan programs. Although no changes will affect federal loans for the ...
Federal Loans will be cut for programs that do not meet the Education’s Accountability Rule for two out of the three years ...
Beyond the financial benefits, work-study helps students add to their resume and develop professional skills. With the rising cost of tuition, many families turn to multiple funding sources – such as ...