SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The California Student Aid Commission just released data showing a sharp drop from 2020 in requests for student financial aid, especially for high school and undocumented students. Applying for financial aid through the California Dream Act is imperative for undocumented students in the San Diego area, as there is no federal […]
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WASHINGTON (WJRT) – Millions of college graduates don’t have to worry about paying off their federal student loans until next fall. The federal CARES law of 2020 provided for a six-month hiatus for accrued interest-free payments and President Joe Biden extended it until September 2021. But millions more graduates on private student loans outside the […]
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WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 03: US President Joe Biden meets with Democratic Senators to discuss his … [+] $ 1.9 trillion U.S. bailout plan in the White House Oval Office February 3, 2021 in Washington, DC. In an effort to generate bipartisan support for his plan, Biden met with Republican senators a day earlier to […]
OneStop, which manages student financial aid, is located in the university pavilion. TNR file The US Department of Education has extended a hiatus on student loan payments that was scheduled to expire at the end of the month. The abstention period, which was to end on January 31, was extended until September 30 following a […]
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Nzimande. (Photo: Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe and Frennie Shivambu) The national student financial aid program saw a 25% increase in funding requests for 2021. Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said this shows growing demand for access to higher education and training opportunities. The demand for funding […]
Ahe high school student at Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets, Jelani Mora knew he wanted to go to college, but he didn’t know where to start and what to do. Since he would be the first in his family to attend college, the idea was quite daunting, from preparing for and paying for his college entrance […]
The coronavirus relief package passed by Congress over the weekend includes repealing the ban on federal financial aid to students convicted of drug offenses that has been on the books for more than 20 years. If signed into law by President Trump, the delivery of a massive relief and recovery program would reverse a policy […]
How We Rate the Best Private Student Loans – Our Methodology Student loans are roughly comparable to the course when applying for college admission, and there are many ways to get one. Government agencies, colleges, nonprofits, banks, online lenders – the list of sources is quite extensive. Federal loans are commonly used as financial aid […]
December 21, 2020March 31, 2021Student loan repaymentFeatured, Pay for College829Lauren Bowling Updated December 21, 2020 Note that the student loan situation has changed due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the relief efforts of the government, student loan lenders and others. Check out our Student Loans Hero Coronavirus Information Center for news and […]
A college degree in America is a huge investment which can come with a hefty price tag as well. Whether you’re starting a 4-year degree at a cheaper institution or completing your 2-year degree, community college can be an economically wise choice – you’ll generally save on accommodation, tuition, and overall expenses. While community colleges […]
FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE Non-custodial parents can pay online by credit, debit, or electronic check Parents in New Mexico can now make child support payments online with a credit or debit card, or by using an electronic check from their bank account, the Department of Human Services announced today. The online payment option is a […]
Image of ATU campus entrance sign Arkansas Tech University is the statewide leader in helping public university students fund their education according to LendEDU Best Colleges For Financial Aid in 2020. LendEDU used Peterson’s Undergraduate Financial Aid Database and the National Center for Education Statistics Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from 2018 to 2019 […]
Photo: Anna Biller/Courtesy Jennifer Scully ’21 wearing the custom mask created for the ‘Shine Through’ fundraiser. Emerson’s “Shine Through” fundraising campaign, which offered personalized Emerson-branded face masks to donors, raised $53,111 in unrestricted financial aid for students during its five days. Launched by the Office of Institutional Advancement, the fundraiser ran from October 19-23 and […]
In early August, UC San Diego’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships changed the housing status of all students listed as dependents to Living with his parents, even as the university moved forward with its return to learning program. This change reduced the amount of aid students were to receive for the fall 2020 term. […]
In what appears to be good news for those with student loan debt, the Tenth Circuit recently joined the Fifth Circuit in ruling that certain private student loans are dischargeable in bankruptcy. In McDaniel v. Navient Solutions, LLC, No. 18-1445 (10th Cir. Aug 31, 2020), the Tenth Circuit held that an educational loan does not […]
University of Idaho Student Financial Services is releasing “Scholarship Universe,†a new online scholarship database created in partnership with Campus Logic, on October 1. The database will connect students to a wide range of scholarships distinct from certain attributes of the students. Specific majors will be able to search for scholarships dedicated to their degree […]
Everything private student loan borrowers need to know in the midst of the federal CARES student loan hiatus. (iStock) If there is a bright side to the coronavirus pandemic, it could be the temporary relief for student loan borrowers – especially those on federal student loans. The CARES law of March suspended interest and payments […]
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While the federal government originally offered suspended payments and no interest on federal student loans until the end of September, that deadline was recently extended to December 31, 2020. Following this historic pause on student loan payments and interest, it is now the worst time to refinance federal student loans with a private lender. After […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Students in Kentucky should do whatever they can to take advantage of student financial aid, Governor Andy Beshear advised Tuesday. During his daily briefing, when not speaking about the coronavirus or the situation in Louisville, Beshear also touched on National Addiction Recovery Month and the state’s approval for an additional three […]
On August 31, 2020, the Tenth Circuit affirmed the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado holding that certain student loans unsecured by a government unit may be discharged in bankruptcy. Navient Solutions, LLC argued that debtors’ student loans were excluded from their Chapter 13 discharge under 11 USC § 523 (a) (8) […]
The 10e Circuit has joined several circuit courts, holding that private student loans are dischargeable in bankruptcy. In McDaniel vs. Navient Solutions, a case of first impression in the 10e Circuit, the court concluded that an educational loan does not constitute “an obligation to repay funds received as an educational benefit” under section 523 (a) […]
Picture: fizkes (Shutterstock) One of the biggest disadvantages of private student loans is that there is less protection for borrowers. Federal student loans, for example, offer more plans for repayment, deferral or forbearance, subsidized interest, and loan cancellation. Unfortunately, both types of student loans can be difficult to pay off in bankruptcy, due to the […]
Q. We have been funding our granddaughter’s college fund almost since birth. He now has $ 100,000 and has two more years of high school in which we plan to continue contributing to the account. She is a very good straight A student and is considering applying for scholarships to help with college. A financial […]
UC’s board of directors met on Tuesday to discuss methods of making financial aid letters more accessible to students. During the public comment session of the Investment Committee meeting, several speakers stressed the importance of budget allocation for diversity and inclusion purposes and expressed their opposition to the roughly $ 140 million spent on the […]
The House of Representatives passed an amendment to extend the protection of student loans granted under the CARES Act to those whose debt is held privately. The actions taken under the CARES Act were to suspend student loan repayments and suspend interest until September 30, but this only applied to federal student loans held by […]
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Democratic Representative Madeleine Dean, December 12, 2019 (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by … [+] SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images This article has been updated to reflect the fact that this law was passed by the House on July 21, 2020. Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA) introduced legislation […]
Helen Faith has been appointed the new director of the UW-Madison Student Financial Aid Office. Faith has twenty years of experience in financial aid in public and private institutions, and 2 and 4 years. Her in-depth knowledge of policies and regulations has made her a key resource for colleagues and policy advocates. She was a […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) – Parents in Missouri can now use Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal to make their monthly child support payment. The child support program through the Missouri Department of Human Services made the announcement Monday. The Missouri DSS says this comes as Missourians look for more ways to do business without […]
While the term “student loan†is often used to describe any type of graduate student debt, there are two distinct types of loans that have their fair share of differences: federal student loans and private student loans. Both carry some risk, but private loans lack many of the protections and benefits available with federal loans. […]
July 14, 2020 3:49 PM Posted: July 14, 2020 3:49 PM JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri (Release from the Department of Social Services) – In the wake of COVID-19, Missourians are looking for more ways to do business without leaving home, and today the Department of Social Services’ Child Support Program announces parents can now use Apple […]
NEWARK, Dela .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Although the scenery may look different this fall, over 80% of families are planning to go to college this year. Inevitably, the conversation turns to how families will pay for this education. After scholarships, grants, and federal financial aid, private student loans like those offered by Sallie Mae can […]
There is no question that student loan and financial aid scams are on the rise. Now, more than ever, you need to be especially careful with phone calls and emails that may appear to be from your lender or university. Some of these scams are aimed at stealing student loan repayments and phishing which can […]
Note that the student loan situation has changed due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the relief efforts of the government and many lenders. Check out our Student Loans Hero Coronavirus Information Center for news and additional details. * * * If your child has exhausted their options for federal student loans, you […]
Note that the student loan situation has changed due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the relief efforts of the government and many lenders. Check out our Student Loans Hero Coronavirus Information Center for news and additional details. * * * The rate at which graduate students take out private student loans continues […]
If you’re struggling to repay your student loan during the pandemic, there may be relief options to consider. (iStock) If you are having difficulty repaying your student loan during the pandemic, there may be relief options to consider. Student loan debt stood at $1.56 trillion in February 2020 and since late March many borrowers have […]
MANILA, Philippines – The chairman of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) revealed on Friday that the agency plans to offer educational loans to its members in the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. During the joint virtual hearing of the Senate finance and public affairs committees, GSIS chairman Rolando Macasaet said the plan […]
louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz would never turn on his children. Gelisa hayes, the mother of her 11-year-old daughter, Beyoncé lyrics, accused Boosie of ignoring child support payments. However, he used social media to take down his claims. As seen on SOHH.com – follow @sohh @sohhdotcom 1.1k Views In a new Instagram post, Boosie Badazz opened […]
Note that the offers of many lenders and student loan managers have changed due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Check out our Student Loans Hero Coronavirus Information Center for news and additional details. * * * When shopping for student loans, you probably pay the most attention to lender interest rates. But while […]
Some states are stepping in to help private student loan borrowers, who have not been helped by the coronavirus relief act. Private lenders reached an agreement in late April with the governments of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Vermont, Virginia and Washington state. New York, the state hardest hit by the coronavirus, had […]
WASHINGTON, DC – As our higher education system is in turmoil, there is concern that more students will take on private loans and struggle to repay them. Private student debt is growing at a faster rate than federal student debt, according to an April report from the Student Borrower Protection Center. Since 2012, the volume […]
article Need financial help? Here are some of the best private student loan providers. You can choose from dozens of student loan companies, each with their own loan programs, terms, interest rates, and eligibility requirements. Sorting out all those options, though? It can be difficult, time-consuming and even a little confusing. Fortunately, the Credible Student […]
The private student loan market has been growing for a decade, and now, amid an economy nearly stranded by the coronavirus pandemic, borrowers find themselves with few back-up options. This is one of the lessons of a new report by the Student Borrower Protection Center, a non-profit organization started last year by Seth Frotman, former […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the federal government will provide $ 9 billion in financial assistance to post-secondary students and recent graduates during the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will support students who may struggle to find summer jobs or pay their fall tuition fees, as well as recent graduates who are now trying […]
CHICAGO – The state pushed 20 private student loan managers to offer help to struggling Illinoisans during the crisis. Repairers will now offer people with private student loans various forms of help, including waiving late payment fees and ensuring they don’t get a negative credit report, Governor JB Pritzker said on Tuesday. About 140,000 people […]
New Jerseyans who borrowed money for college from private lenders will receive the same help as those who received federal student loans like the coronavirus shut down the state economy. It is estimated that 200,000 residents of the state could benefit from the policy announced Tuesday by the government. Phil murphy and Marlene Caride, commissioner […]
The CARES Act suspends payment obligations on student loans held by the federal government. Prior to the enactment of the CARES Act, the Ministry proactively suspended payments for 60 days (see connect). Section 3513 of the CARES Act extended this measure by suspending all payments on student loans held by the federal government until September […]
The University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and community of Madison are now providing resources for students in financial difficulty during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide food and emergency funds. Office of Student Financial Aid communications director Karla Weber said her office has been working to get students the financial help they may need since the university […]
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Getty Getty Want financial relief for your private student loans? Here’s what you need to know. Student loans The CARES Act – the new $ 2,000 billion congressional stimulus package – has many benefits for your federal student loans, including suspension of federal student loan payments, 0% interest, and no wage garnishment or tax refund. […]
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Credit: WENN Pras’ the financial difficulties continue to worsen. He was recently convicted of non-payment of court-mandated payments for his son. Sixth page reports that the founder of The Fugees had a bad time when he appeared before a judge earlier on Monday, March 9. According to documents, the rapper […]
Former Fugees member Prakazrel “Pras” Michel was arrested in Manhattan court Monday after being unable to prove he paid court-ordered child support. The 47-year-old musician’s ex-girlfriend, Angela Severiano, says he owes more than $ 125,000 in child support for their 9-year-old son, Landon. Michel did not deny the claim in a court hearing on Jan. […]
Almost all young people who go to college face a harsh reality: their future careers are likely to start with debt. Tuition fees are insanely high in the United States, before you even factor in residence fees and textbooks. Millions of young Americans take out student loans each year, which has led to a debt […]
A total of 13,588 loans for engineering and medical courses worth 335.11 crore were dispersed from April to September last year, the data showed. Tamil Nadu banks disbursed 24,315 education loans worth 740.87 crore from April to September 2019, nearly 45 percent of which was for engineering and medical courses, state data shows Level Bankers […]
At a meeting of the State Council of Regents in Urbandale on Wednesday, the directors of financial aid for the public universities of the three regents presented their annual report on financial aid. URBANDALE – Financial aid officials from the institutions of the State Council of Regents discussed the accessibility and affordability of universities for […]
Image source: Getty Images Most students have to take out student loans. But not all student loans are created equal. Federal student loans, offered by the Department of Education, have great advantages. These loans have low and fixed interest rates. Some have subsidized interest. And borrowers have great repayment flexibility. Private loans don’t offer these […]
Image source: Getty Images When it comes to paying for higher education, the ideal methods are scholarships and grants that you don’t have to repay. Beyond that, unsubsidized direct loans are usually the best way to borrow money, although they have borrowing limits that may not cover all of your financial needs. There are two […]
Mr. Editor, Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) and Student Support Services (SSS) project staff appreciate Feryal Nawaz’s recognition in “SU Should Invest in Being Accessible to Underrepresented Studentsâ€. For those unfamiliar with our programs, HEOP is a New York State funded opportunity program and SSS is a federally funded TRIO program. Both […]
Mr. Editor, Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) and Student Support Services (SSS) project staff appreciate Feryal Nawaz’s recognition in “SU Should Invest in Being Accessible to Underrepresented Studentsâ€. For those unfamiliar with our programs, HEOP is a New York State funded opportunity program and SSS is a federally funded TRIO program. Both […]
Kentuckians seeking help paying for a college or technical education can take advantage of student aid programs administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). These programs include: Kentucky Excellence in Education Scholarship. KEES allows high school students to earn money by getting good grades in school and doing well on the ACT or […]
Kentuckians seeking help paying for college or technical education can take advantage of student assistance programs administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). These programs include: Kentucky Excellence in Teaching Scholarship. KEES enables high school students to earn money by achieving good grades in school and doing well on ACT or SAT. College […]
“WGU Labs provides education technology companies with research and development services that drive organizational growth,” said Todd bloom, Managing Director of WGU Labs. “And we are focusing our support on companies that have demonstrated, at an early stage, their commitment to social impact and scalability. Edquity illustrates these attributes. Edquity’s core product supports students who […]
I recently had the honor of helping a group of students complete their Free Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, application. These students are part of the Lansing Community College High School Diploma Completion Initiative. They have each struggled to graduate from high school so far. Some of them will graduate in December and the rest […]
BOISE, Idaho – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Parents can now schedule automatic, recurring payments for their Idaho child support cases on the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare payment website. Developed by Access Idaho, the new tool is designed to improve the process for paying child support, to help parents avoid missing payments, and to avoid […]
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U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks at the Anti-Semitism Summit at the … [+] Department of Justice in Washington, DC, July 15, 2019 (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo credit to read SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images The most destructive thing that has happened to higher education in […]
news, federal politics, Child support debts topped $ 1.63 billion in Australia, leaving children in single-parent families absent when payments are late, sporadic, or don’t arrive at all. The recorded debt figure only includes payments managed by the Department of Social Services’ Child Support Agency and not those made privately, so it is likely to […]
New Delhi: The latest data from the Center shows a large disparity in student loan disbursement between students from Scheduled Castes (ST), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) – and those in the General Category. According to data collected by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) between 2016-2017 and 2018-2019, and submitted […]
The University of Kentucky is proud to add a new member to its team – a leader who will help us continue to advance our Wildcat student financial aid experience. Kathy Bialk comes to the UK with a wealth of expertise derived from her vast experience in financial aid. I am happy to present it […]
A new survey from the National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs found that many states are distributing more funds to student financial aid to make post-secondary education affordable. In the 2017-18 academic year, states provided approximately $13.6 billion in student financial aid, an increase of 6.6% in nominal terms from the previous […]
Notre Dame’s breakdown of spending from its endowment was $426 million for fiscal year 2019, with nearly a third of the total going toward student financial aid, according to a statement from October 15 press from the University. For the 2019-2020 academic year, Notre Dame will distribute more than $154 million in need-based aid for […]
Expenditure distributions for fiscal year 2019 from the University of Notre Dame endowment amounted to $ 426 million, with most of the spending – almost a third of the total – going to financial aid to students. “We are committed to ensuring exceptional management of the generosity of our donors with prudent investment and spending […]
Representation image Highlights Student loans generally have more flexible repayment standards and moratorium period compared to personal loans, auto loans, gold loans, etc. Many people want to reduce the burden of equivalent monthly payments (EMI) after starting their employment New Delhi: Student loans are specially designed to meet the requirements of various students wishing to […]
Kaizad Irani ’22 Editor-in-chief Illustration by Richard Ferrell ’22 Davidson College tuition has increased 3% this school year to almost $ 53,000, costing almost 50% more than the average private college tuition fee in the United States. Despite Davidson’s high cost of attendance, the college sets itself apart from other private institutions with a financial […]
The University of Hawai’i Maui Financial Aid Office is here to support your efforts and it’s never too early to start. They offer a series of informative workshops on the topic of financial aid, scholarships and education funding with the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). The first FAFSA workshop took place on September 10, 2019. If […]
If you try to find student loans for parents to help your child pay for his education, you might wake up suddenly. The cost of college has skyrocketed. Tuition for in-state students at a four-year public college costs an average of $ 10,230, but that jumps to $ 26,290 for out-of-state students. If you need […]
GUNTUR: Bankers observed that providing interest subsidies to all educational loan borrowers would greatly benefit students and the education sector. Bankers believe that the risk weight on education loans should be reduced to “zeroâ€. The State Bank of India (SBI) has engaged in consultations with officials on the ground to finalize policy decisions. As part […]
The First Step Act promulgated by President TrumpDonald Trump Graham says he hopes Trump will run again Trump says Stacey Abrams “could be better than current governor” Fight for Kemp Executive privilege poses obstacles for Trump MORE on December 21, 2018, left out a very important element of criminal justice reform. The law authorized $ […]
CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD – Illinois high school students will soon be required to complete a college financial aid application form as a condition of graduation. Governor JB Pritzker on Friday signed Bill 2719, which requires that, starting in the 2020-2021 school year, high school students complete a free application for Federal Student Aid, or […]
A The place The woman was accused Thursday, Jan.31, of illegally applying for financial aid through Delgado Community College on behalf of more than a dozen people and of receiving more than $ 200,000, according to the Office of US Attorney Peter Strasser . Kendra Graves, 31, is charged with theft of public funds and […]
Chennai: Public sector lenders are under a pile of bad debts, where non-collection adds to the complicated situation. Bad debts or non-performing assets in the education loan portfolio increased to 8.97% in 2018, from 7.29% in 2016, according to data compiled by the Association of Indian Banks. The public sector lender, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), […]
Several factors are used to determine child support. Things such as a parent’s income and ability to pay; financial needs of the child; and the amount of child support required to maintain a child’s standard of living is factored into a monthly payment typically made by a non-custodial parent. The typical amount may vary from […]
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HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A new child support payment system is being implemented in Palmetto State and has been in effect for about a week in Horry County and Pee Dee. As of September 1, those paying child support will no longer be able to pay at their county clerk’s office. For years, child […]
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is reinventing itself as a private lender to fill the gap for students who have peaked in federal grants and loans this year, but still cannot meet the cost of colleges or approved business schools. Officials at PHEAA, the struggling agency that administers the state’s student scholarship program and […]
Ohio’s child support payment system is changing. Participants will receive letters early next month describing the switch from e-QuickPay Mastercard to smiONE Visa cards. Hamilton County Job and Family Services says that if you don’t receive a letter by June 15, you should contact your child support office to make sure your contact information is […]
Due to the current situation, only telephone appointments are available for selection. A financial aid advisor will contact you at the phone number you provided when making an appointment in FAST. Welcome to Student Financial Aid Advisory Services! Each student admitted to Brooklyn College who files a FAFSA to be considered for Federal Student Aid […]
With regard to higher education in prison, most media and advocacy the goal is to try to get Congress to lift a long-standing ban on Pell Grants to those serving time. While a bipartisan effort reinstating the eligibility of those incarcerated for the Pell Grant sparked optimism among defenders, the House Education Committee’s top Republican […]
Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera recently received new updates regarding the child payments he needs to make. Embed from Getty Images In March, he was ordered to pay $ 20,000 per month in child support to the woman with whom he secretly fathered two children. But after an amended final judgment from a Florida judge, […]
UCLA professors have said that a recent federal investigation into UCLA may not have an impact on the university’s access to financial aid, but it may draw attention to legal methods of operating the college admissions process. The Education Department launched an investigation into UCLA and seven other universities in March following the recent college […]
If the plight of starving and homeless students has recently gained national media attention, it is largely thanks to the efforts of Temple University professor Sara Goldrick-Rab. Goldrick-Rab, who describes herself as a “university activist, tried to get policymakers to tackle the cost of college education for years, advocating policy proposals ranging from free community […]
If the plight of starving and homeless students has recently gained national media attention, it is largely thanks to the efforts of Temple University professor Sara Goldrick-Rab. Felicia MelloCALmaterials The results weren’t pretty: more than half of the students surveyed said they did not have reliable access to healthy food, and one in five said […]
In Lone Star State today, there are four million Texans with and without a college degree. Yet by 2020, 65% of available jobs in the United States will require some college or higher education, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. This gap in educational attainment translates into lost career opportunities […]
If the plight of starving and homeless students has recently captured national media attention, it is largely thanks to the efforts of Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor at Temple University. Goldrick-Rab, who describes herself as a “academic activisttried to get policy makers to tackle the cost of a college education for years, advocating for policy proposals ranging […]