Grad who sued her law school for fraud loses trial A jury has rejected a graduate’s claim that Thomas Jefferson School of Law misled her with inaccurate employment statistics.
This investing club turned $3k to $500,000 Lafayette College has the oldest student-run investing club in the United States. It started at the end of World War II with $3,000. Now it has over half a million dollars.
Detroit makes community college free Starting this year, any graduating senior who is accepted to one of Detroit’s five community colleges won’t have to pay a dime for tuition.
50,000 Louisiana college students could lose their scholarships Louisiana students are afraid they could lose a scholarship next year that covers a big part of their college costs. A massive state budget shortfall puts the college TOPS scholarships in jeopardy.
These employers give you money to pay off student loans Employees at Fidelity can get $2,000 a year, for up to $10,000 total, to pay off their student loans. Other companies offer similar benefits.
College community wants Trump rally booted from campus More than 300 faculty and staff members at the University of Illinois’ Chicago campus want the school to cancel a Donald Trump rally scheduled for Friday.
Oil crash leaves Gulf graduates panicked and confused Jobs are still being created in the United Arab Emirates but recent graduates say the oil crash is making it harder for them to find secure, well-paid employment.
How would you do on the new SAT? The SAT has changed, again. See how you’d do on these 6 sample questions.
Graduate sues law school for fraud A former student sued Thomas Jefferson School of Law after she couldn’t find work as an attorney. She claims the school misreported its employment numbers.
5 things you need to know about the new SAT Here’s what you need to know if you’re a high school senior taking the new, redesigned SAT. The test will be given for the first time on Saturday, March 5.
This Chicago college canceled spring break to save money A budget impasse in Illinois has forced Chicago State University to cancel spring break as a way to save money.
Man arrested by U.S. Marshals for unpaid student loan U.S. Marshals arrested a Texas man last week over his outstanding student loan debt from 29 years ago.
Americans are moving to Europe for free college degrees Americans can get a free college degree at 44 schools in Europe — including all public colleges in Germany, Iceland, Norway and Finland.
Illinois university forced to lay off 200 workers Eastern Illinois University laid off 198 staff members this week, and the college president is blaming the state legislature.
A stranger pledged $1 million to put these kindergarteners through college A California couple decided to send a kindergarten class to college for free, instead of buying a boat.
University of Phoenix owner gets out as 50,500 students flee A former deputy secretary in Obama’s Department of Education will take over the University of Phoenix’s parent company, Apollo Education Group, once the sale is finalized.
How one grad cut her student loan debt by $20,000 There’s a good chance you can save money by refinancing your student loans.
Our sons’ $189,000 student debt is delaying our retirement Read full story for latest details.
Why America’s most expensive college is a bargain Read full story for latest details.
The highest paid private college presidents Read full story for latest details.
This employer gives you $10,000 to pay off student loans Natixis Global Asset Management is the latest company to offer its workers extra cash to use for paying down their student loan debt.
Why tech companies support affirmative action IBM, Intel and DuPont have urged the Supreme Court to uphold affirmative action polices that allow colleges to consider race when admitting students.
Holiday party controversy stirs call to defund school’s diversity office While more colleges ramp up their diversity offices, one local lawmaker wants to defund one at the University of Tennessee over its holiday party guidance.
How to repay $125,000 in student loans Read full story for latest details.
Get ready for Generation Z at work Read full story for latest details.
Looking for a better job? Try the Steve Jobs approach Millions of 20-somethings want better jobs. But people don’t get coveted jobs by simply firing off resumes online.
What happens to college diversity if you kill affirmative action? Doing away with affirmative action and considering economic class in college admissions doesn’t always maintain ethnic and racial diversity.
Students face bigger tuition bills amid Illinois budget stalemate Read full story for latest details.
Why Friday is the best day to apply for financial aid Filling out the FAFSA is the most important thing you need to do to get financial help paying for college.
New York will pay your student loan bills for two years Some recent New York grads won’t have to pay anything toward their student loans for two years.
Not every liberal arts grad is working as a barista Read full story for latest details.
How New York City would make community college tuition-free There’s a lot of talk about making colleges across the country tuition-free. This is how New York City would make it work for students at its seven CUNY community colleges.
The secret to getting into Harvard: Be nicer A new report from Harvard University outlines how college admissions offices can take the pressure down a notch, and encourage high-schoolers to focus more on the public good rather than personal achievement.
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