Federal Student Aid
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Middle Age Borrowers Face Mounting Student Loan Pressure
Federal student loan borrowers ages 35 to 49 now hold $685 billion in debt with average balances near $46,000 and rising delinquency rates as repayment resumes and inflation strains budgets
Majors With the Highest Median Student Debt
Some college majors saddle graduates with median student loan balances far above the national average, with curriculum and instruction majors borrowing over $20,000 more than typical bachelor's degree holders
450,000 student loan borrowers finally win debt relief
A federal appeals court has paved the way for long-delayed student loan discharges tied to the Sweet settlement, putting more than 450,000 borrowers on track for relief and refunds
DOJ Lawsuit Challenges Colorado's In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
The Justice Department is targeting Colorado's policy of granting in-state tuition and financial aid to over 6,000 undocumented students, raising questions about state authority, federal law, and the financial impact on taxpayers and higher education access