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Student Loan Collections Resume Amidst Legal Challenges
The Department of Education restarted involuntary collections on 5.3 million defaulted student loans while simultaneously facing legal challenges to income-driven repayment plans, causing significant confusion and delays for borrowers.
Student Loan Collections Resume Amidst Legal Challenges
The Department of Education restarted involuntary collections on 5.3 million defaulted student loans while simultaneously facing legal challenges to income-driven repayment plans, causing significant confusion and delays for borrowers.
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40% Bias Score
Albanese's Labor Party Wins Landslide Victory, Prioritizes Student Debt Reduction
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor Party won a landslide victory in the May 3 election, fueled by concerns about student debt and housing affordability; reducing student debt by 20% will be their first legislative priority.
Albanese's Labor Party Wins Landslide Victory, Prioritizes Student Debt Reduction
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor Party won a landslide victory in the May 3 election, fueled by concerns about student debt and housing affordability; reducing student debt by 20% will be their first legislative priority.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Department of Education Dismantling Raises Student Loan Concerns
President Trump ordered the dismantling of the US Department of Education on Thursday, prompting concerns about the future of student loan management, despite assurances that essential functions will continue. Experts doubt the remaining department's capacity to handle the workload.
Trump's Department of Education Dismantling Raises Student Loan Concerns
President Trump ordered the dismantling of the US Department of Education on Thursday, prompting concerns about the future of student loan management, despite assurances that essential functions will continue. Experts doubt the remaining department's capacity to handle the workload.
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52% Bias Score
Education Department Halts Student Loan Forgiveness Applications
The Education Department temporarily suspended all student loan forgiveness applications for three months due to a federal court injunction against the SAVE plan, impacting millions of borrowers and potentially increasing monthly payments significantly.
Education Department Halts Student Loan Forgiveness Applications
The Education Department temporarily suspended all student loan forgiveness applications for three months due to a federal court injunction against the SAVE plan, impacting millions of borrowers and potentially increasing monthly payments significantly.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Government Pays €555 Million to Compensate Students for Loan System
The Dutch government's Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO) disbursed €555 million to over 353,000 former students as compensation for the lack of study grants under the 2015-2023 loan system, with additional 'study vouchers' for those who studied between 2015 and 2019, addressing criticisms that the i...
Dutch Government Pays €555 Million to Compensate Students for Loan System
The Dutch government's Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO) disbursed €555 million to over 353,000 former students as compensation for the lack of study grants under the 2015-2023 loan system, with additional 'study vouchers' for those who studied between 2015 and 2019, addressing criticisms that the i...
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48% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
Australia Offers HECS Debt Relief, Delays Fee Reform
The Albanese government will legislate a 20 percent discount on existing HECS debts, providing up to $10,000 in relief to some graduates, while delaying comprehensive fee reform until at least 2027, leaving many current students with significant debts under the previous Job-ready Graduates program.
Australia Offers HECS Debt Relief, Delays Fee Reform
The Albanese government will legislate a 20 percent discount on existing HECS debts, providing up to $10,000 in relief to some graduates, while delaying comprehensive fee reform until at least 2027, leaving many current students with significant debts under the previous Job-ready Graduates program.
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40% Bias Score
Protesters Disrupt Chalmers' Perth Press Conference
Two protesters interrupted Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers' press conference in Perth on Friday, questioning government support for gas projects and investments in Israel; Chalmers responded calmly, engaging with one protester and highlighting government actions.
Protesters Disrupt Chalmers' Perth Press Conference
Two protesters interrupted Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers' press conference in Perth on Friday, questioning government support for gas projects and investments in Israel; Chalmers responded calmly, engaging with one protester and highlighting government actions.
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56% Bias Score
Greens Offer Labor Support in Exchange for Debt Relief and Bulk Billing Boost
The Greens are offering Labor their support on key measures in exchange for immediate student debt reduction and a tripling of bulk-billing incentives, aiming to secure these policies before the election and prevent potential reversal by the opposition.
Greens Offer Labor Support in Exchange for Debt Relief and Bulk Billing Boost
The Greens are offering Labor their support on key measures in exchange for immediate student debt reduction and a tripling of bulk-billing incentives, aiming to secure these policies before the election and prevent potential reversal by the opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Socioeconomic Disparity in German Higher Education
In Germany, only 11% of students from working-class families obtain a Master's degree compared to 43% of those from academic families; this disparity is fueled by insufficient Bafög, high living costs, and unpaid internships, pushing many students into poverty.
Socioeconomic Disparity in German Higher Education
In Germany, only 11% of students from working-class families obtain a Master's degree compared to 43% of those from academic families; this disparity is fueled by insufficient Bafög, high living costs, and unpaid internships, pushing many students into poverty.
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56% Bias Score
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 ...
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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