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College Interrupted: Many Students Chose to Take Time Off Instead of Remote Learning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
When college campuses closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many students chose gap semesters or even gap years instead of remote learning. This is part of CNBC’s College Voices series
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Student Loan Forgiveness Remains on the Table, Experts Say
Although the White House and lawmakers haven’t taken any concrete steps toward forgiving student loans of late, a jubilee could still be in store, experts say.
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Why It May Be Hard to Close the Racial Wealth Gap Without Forgiving Student Debt
Biden wants to close the racial wealth gap. But without forgiving student debt, activists say, he won’t get far.
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These Apps Aim to Change the Way Parents Save for Their Children's College Education
As mobile investing grows, new companies are emerging to help parents with long-term planning for their children’s futures.
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Here's What Happens—and What to Do—If You Can't Pay Your Federal Student Loans
Federal student loan payments are paused through Sept 30.
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Every State Offers a Different 529 Plan—Here's How to Pick the Best One for You
May 29th is nationally recognized at 529 College Savings Day.
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Student Debt Rises as the Future of Loan Forgiveness Remains Uncertain
As student loan forgiveness remains uncertain, the cost of college is going up.
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What Advocates Say Biden Gets Wrong About Student Loan Forgiveness
Biden continues to question why those who attended Ivy League colleges should get their loans forgiven. Yet the share of borrowers from such schools is 0.03%.
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Debunking the Myths About 529 College Savings Plans
Even though they’ve been around for decades, 529 college savings plans are still often misunderstood.
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Savvy Mom Leveraged 529 Savings Plans to Give Her Son a Debt-Free College Education
Author and parent Patricia Roberts started saving in 529 plans for her son’s college education when he was a baby. Now, he’ll be graduating debt-free.
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Student Debt Forgiveness Isn't in Biden's Annual Budget—Here's Why Experts Say That's ‘Not Surprising'
On the campaign trail, President Biden issued his support for some form of student debt forgiveness.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to College Grads: the Country Needs Your ‘Perseverance'
On May 16, transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg was one of three commencement speakers at Wake Forest University.
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Students Protest Mandatory Covid Vaccinations at Colleges
Hundreds of colleges have already said Covid vaccines will be mandatory for fall 2021, yet some students object to the mandates.
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How Well College Graduates Do Financially Depends on Their Parents
If you’re a college graduate, whether or not your parents also have a college degree likely will affect your lifetime income and wealth.
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New Analysis Finds Pandemic May Be Worse Than Great Recession for Recent College Grads' Job Prospects
According to Pew Research Center, employment among recent college graduates dropped 9%.
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Older College Students Spend $30,900 Per Year on Costs Beyond Tuition
According to a recent report from the Georgetown University, college students ages 25-45 typically spend more on external costs than on tuition.
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Hundreds of Colleges Say Covid Vaccines Will Be Mandatory for Fall 2021
The number of colleges and universities that will require students to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 has spiked.
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Despite FDA Approval, Some Schools Say They Won't Mandate Covid Vaccinations
Superintendents say that middle school students will be encouraged, but not required, to get a Covid vaccine now that the FDA has granted approval.
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51% of Young Americans Say They Feel Down, Depressed Or Hopeless—Here's How Advocates Are Trying to Help
Experts say the pandemic is exacerbating a mounting mental health emergency among young people.
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Latinx College Students Faced Family, Financial Challenges During the Pandemic
College Voices: Latinx students reflect on the challenges they faced during the coronavirus pandemic, from moving back home to losing their part-time jobs.
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