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The one graduation speech you should watch
Beyond the famous graduation speeches, take a minute to watch the one by Richard and Mary Templeton about how to rebuild your life after tragedy.
How young millionaires invest their money
The overwhelming majority of young, wealthy millennials believe that impact investing is important to their decisions, according to a new survey.
Is it ever too early to start saving for college?
Millennial parents know what it’s like to be saddled with student loan debt, which is why many are looking to get a head start on saving for their kid’s education costs.
How I graduated from college debt-free
When so many families are stuck having to borrow money to send their kids to college, these middle class students were able to graduate debt-free.
Could this simple solution solve the student loan crisis?
What if lowering student debt was as easy as sending students a letter?
College enrollment is dropping. Bad sign?
College enrollment in the U.S. peaked in 2010. It’s fallen by 812,069 students since. CNNMoney looks into who isn’t in college anymore.
The growing student debt crisis at community colleges
While plenty of community college students graduate with a degree that leads to a better job or to a four-year college, many community college students drop out. And a growing number of students are taking on debt they cannot repay.
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.
College community wants Trump rally booted from campus
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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.
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.
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.
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This investing club turned $3k to $500,000
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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.
How this fake university uncovered an immigration scam
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Colleges with the best bang for your buck
Is a college degree worth the cost? It sure is if you go to one of these schools. They’re expensive, but graduates are likely to find high-paying jobs.
How I got into 8 Ivy Leagues and 13 other schools
Afro-Guyanese student Kelly Hyles got into 21 colleges. Here’s how the Bronx-based 17-year-old did it.
How to read your ridiculously confusing financial aid letter
You’re not alone if you’re completely confused by your financial aid award letter. Colleges don’t make it easy to figure out how much you’ll owe for tuition, but here’s a 5-step guide to make it easier.
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Yes, you can haggle with your college
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This is how much student debt will cost you in retirement
Each additional dollar in student loan debt decreases your retirement savings by 35 cents, according to a new report from Morningstar.
This school is paying some of its students’ debts
A new program at Washington College will pay off what graduating seniors borrowed for their last semester at school.
Somaliland to Ivy League: How one African school gets kids into top U.S. universities
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Should I save for retirement or pay off student debt first?
You’ve paid off all your debt obligations and have money left over, should you pay down more student loan debt or put the money toward your retirement?
6 things to know about tuition-free college
Here’s the truth about Bernie Sanders’ tuition-free public college plan.
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Unstereotyped: Meet the white valedictorian of a historically black college
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Too poor to pay for college, too rich for financial aid
Some middle and upper-middle class families find that what a college expects them to be able to contribute is more than what they can afford.
I’d be the first in my family to graduate college
What’s it like to apply to college from one of America’s poorest neighborhoods? CNNMoney followed 5 seniors in the Bronx, NY this year.
I’d be the first in my family to graduate college
What’s it like to apply to college from one of America’s poorest neighborhoods? CNNMoney followed 5 seniors in the Bronx, NY this year.
Too poor to pay for college, too rich for financial aid
Some middle and upper-middle class families find that what a college expects them to be able to contribute is more than what they can afford.
Unstereotyped: Meet the white valedictorian of a historically black college
At first glance, Joshua Packwood is the embodiment of white privilege: He’s college educated, married, a father of two and he runs a successful hedge fund in Manhattan. But his life, which began in Kansas City, Missouri, hasn’t always been so easy.
6 things to know about tuition-free college
Here’s the truth about Bernie Sanders’ tuition-free public college plan.
Should I save for retirement or pay off student debt first?
You’ve paid off all your debt obligations and have money left over, should you pay down more student loan debt or put the money toward your retirement?
Somaliland to Ivy League: How one African school gets kids into top U.S. universities
A small high school in Somaliland seems to have figured out a formula to get kids into top U.S. colleges and Ivy League universities on full scholarships.
This school is paying some of its students’ debts
A new program at Washington College will pay off what graduating seniors borrowed for their last semester at school.
This is how much student debt will cost you in retirement
Each additional dollar in student loan debt decreases your retirement savings by 35 cents, according to a new report from Morningstar.
Yes, you can haggle with your college
A lot of students and parents don’t know that they can — and should — ask for more financial aid.
How to read your ridiculously confusing financial aid letter
You’re not alone if you’re completely confused by your financial aid award letter. Colleges don’t make it easy to figure out how much you’ll owe for tuition, but here’s a 5-step guide to make it easier.
George Washington University ditched the SAT and applications soared
After killing its SAT requirement, George Washington University saw an increase in applications from blacks, Hispanics, international students and those who would be the first in their family to go to college.
University of Phoenix owner gets out as 50,500 students flee
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A stranger pledged $1 million to put these kindergarteners through college
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Illinois university forced to lay off 200 workers
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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
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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.
5 things you need to know about the new SAT
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How would you do on the new SAT?
The SAT has changed, again. See how you’d do on these 6 sample questions.
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.
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.
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College community wants Trump rally booted from campus
Read full story for latest details.
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.
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.
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.
This investing club turned $3k to $500,000
Read full story for latest details.
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.
Recent podcasts: Bernie gets the Axe | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Graham Opposes GOP Leader
How this fake university uncovered an immigration scam
Read full story for latest details.
Colleges with the best bang for your buck
Is a college degree worth the cost? It sure is if you go to one of these schools. They’re expensive, but graduates are likely to find high-paying jobs.
How I got into 8 Ivy Leagues and 13 other schools
Afro-Guyanese student Kelly Hyles got into 21 colleges. Here’s how the Bronx-based 17-year-old did it.
How I got into 8 Ivy Leagues and 13 other schools
Afro-Guyanese student Kelly Hyles got into 21 colleges. Here’s how the Bronx-based 17-year-old did it.
Colleges with the best bang for your buck
Is a college degree worth the cost? It sure is if you go to one of these schools. They’re expensive, but graduates are likely to find high-paying jobs.
How this fake university uncovered an immigration scam
Ever heard of the University of Northern New Jersey? It was fake, set up by the Feds to blow the cover on a student visa fraud scam.
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
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Why America’s most expensive college is a bargain
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The highest paid private college presidents
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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
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Get ready for Generation Z at work
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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
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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
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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.
Illinois paid lottery winners before college students
Illinois’ budget mess has tied up funds for certain state programs, including grants for the neediest college students.
Stranger pays it forward to Illinois college student
Some of Illinois’ neediest college students face bigger tuition bills because of the state’s budget mess. But one student can stop scrambling thanks to a donation from a generous stranger.
Stanford and Harvard got over $1 billion in donations in 2015
Stanford University got $1.63 billion in donations in 2015, the most of all U.S. colleges.
America’s 10 richest colleges
The 10 richest colleges in the U.S. have endowments of at least $10 billion, but the average investment return took a dive during 2015.
DeVry University sued for ‘deception’
DeVry University was sued by the Federal Trade Commission Wednesday for ads that allegedly mislead students about job placement rates.
Illinois colleges are running out of cash amid state budget battle
Illinois’ 12 public universities and 48 community colleges are not having a good year. State funding is on hold until lawmakers pass a budget and many schools are taking drastic measures just to stay afloat.
What your college major says about your job potential
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