Tag #Student Debt

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French Student Poverty Drives Rise in Shoplifting and Illegal Activities

French students are resorting to shoplifting and other illegal activities due to insufficient financial aid, with some stealing food and hygiene products to supplement meager incomes while others illegally sublet housing or avoid transportation fees; a February 2024 Linkee study revealed that three ...

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University Degrees Remain a Valuable Investment Despite Rising Student Debt

A former UK minister argues that despite high student loan debt, a university degree remains a sound investment, boosting lifetime earnings by an average of £280,000 for men and £190,000 for women, countering recent government criticism.

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Gen Z Workforce: Mental and Financial Health Crisis

Gen Z, comprising nearly 30% of the projected 2025 workforce, faces significant mental and financial health challenges stemming from economic instability, the pandemic's impact, and high student loan debt, creating a 26% holistic health gap compared to Baby Boomers.

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Student Loan Repayment Plans Reopened Amid SAVE Plan Legal Battles

The U.S. Department of Education reopened the Pay As You Earn and Income-Contingent Repayment plans for student loans due to legal challenges against the new SAVE plan, offering borrowers more options for managing their debt while the SAVE plan is in legal limbo.

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England to Raise Tuition Fees to Tackle University Financial Crisis

The UK government plans to increase university tuition fees in England in line with inflation over the next three years, raising fees above \pounds10,000 to address universities' financial struggles caused by inflation and a decline in international student enrollment.

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Federal Student Loan Payments: Consequences for Delinquent Borrowers

Following the end of a pandemic-era pause and a subsequent grace period, federal student loan borrowers who fail to make payments risk wage garnishment, credit damage, and ineligibility for certain mortgages, though several aid options exist.

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Rising Tuition Costs Drive US Students to Seek Affordable Higher Education Options

The Chegg Global Student Survey 2025 reveals 80% of US students would prefer more online learning and 80% favor accelerated degrees if it means lower tuition costs, highlighting the financial burden of higher education in the US.

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Dutch Student Loan Compensation Causes Website Overload

The Dutch government's compensation for students affected by the 2015-2023 leenstelsel (loan system) is causing website login issues due to an unexpectedly high volume of access attempts by the 600,000 eligible recipients, prompting DUO to temporarily halt further email distribution.

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Student Loan Borrowers Face Uncertainty as Biden Exits Office

As President Biden leaves office, the future of student loan forgiveness programs is uncertain, prompting 40 million borrowers to explore alternative repayment options such as PSLF, Pay As You Earn, and Income-Contingent plans, while deferments and forbearances remain available for those facing fina...

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Biden Administration Approves $4 Billion in Student Loan Forgiveness Under PSLF Program

The Biden administration announced $4 billion in student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, benefiting 55,000 borrowers and bringing the total relief to $78 billion for over 1 million, marking a significant turnaround from historically low approval rates due t...

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Court Injunctions Halt Some Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Federal court injunctions block student loan forgiveness under the SAVE, ICR, and PAYE plans, while IBR and PSLF remain operational, though processing delays affect PSLF. Legal challenges question the statutory basis for loan forgiveness in IDR plans.

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