These days, college diplomas and student debt seem to go hand in hand. With tuition prices continuing to rise, students often have no choice but to take out loans in order to fund their educations. In fact, according to recent data, approximately 69% of 2013 graduatesborrowed money to pay for college, racking up an average […]
Obama Names New Education Secretary
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, one of Obama’s longest tenured cabinet members, plans to step down in December. In his place, Obama has appointed John B. King Jr. to serve as acting Secretary in his place. While Duncan has long been criticized for his controversial Common Core initiatives, King is no stranger to controversy either. […]
Student Loan Exile: What it Means and Does it Work?
There’s a student loan crisis in full swing, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. With college costs continuing to rise, students are finding themselves with no choice but to take on significant amounts of debt for the ability to get an education. According to recent data, about 40 million Americans are carrying student […]