Tag

Student Debt

All articles tagged with #student debt

lifestyle1 month ago•8 min saved

UK's top graduate laments broken job market after 500 applications

A 21-year-old Kingston University digital media tech graduate, Khaled Sharif, who spent about $125,000 on his degree, says the UK job market is broken after applying to 500 roles since 2025 and getting fewer than 20 interviews with no offers. He broadened his search to sales and other fields he didn’t want, but results remained elusive; he’s considering Tesco part-time work or returning to Qatar, and has started a clothing brand Zoqué to combine his interests in fashion and photography, illustrating the high cost of degrees and the hiring squeeze driven by AI and cost pressures.

via Fox News|

#education #graduates #job-market

business1 month ago•4 min saved

137K Private Student Loans Spotlight Risk as Federal Reform Looms

A borrower with $137,000 in private student loans, who has paid about $200,000 over the years, struggles to secure relief after job loss. The piece highlights how high interest, capitalization, and limited relief options in private lending may worsen debt as Trump-era repayment changes are set to push more federal borrowers toward private lenders.

via Business Insider|

#business #mohela #private-student-loans

politics2 months ago•13 min saved

Waltz Defends Iran War Amid Debt-Strapped Student Question

At a CNN town hall, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz defended President Trump's Iran policy, arguing the administration weighs risks and has pursued domestic advances like tax cuts and energy independence, after a debt-riddled college student asked how a war funded by taxes would help him; critics mocked his response as evasive word salad.

via HuffPost|

#cnn-town-hall #foreign-policy #iran-war

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

GOP Challenges and Changes in Student Loan Policies

The GOP is pushing back against new student debt rules that cap loans for nursing students, with critics arguing the caps could limit access and increase tuition, while the Education Department defends the policy as a way to reduce costs and address high tuition rates in health education.

via Politico|

#education-department #gop #loan-caps

education7 months ago•4 min saved

Gen Xer Escapes College Debt Through Homeschooling

A homeschooled Gen Xer, Sarah Nagle, who was educated at home from age 10 until college, credits her personalized homeschooling experience for her academic success and for avoiding student debt, highlighting the growing acceptance of homeschooling in the US and its potential benefits.

via Business Insider|

#alternative-education #college-success #education

economy8 months ago•5 min saved

Credit Scores Decline at Fastest Rate Since Great Recession

Credit scores in the US are declining at the fastest rate since 2009, driven by high living costs, student debt, and economic disparities, with younger Americans especially affected by increased delinquencies and job market challenges.

via CNN|

#auto-loans #credit-scores #economy

education9 months ago•4 min saved

Rethinking the Image of the American College Student

Most American college students are not the stereotypical image of wealthy, on-campus students; instead, many attend community colleges, take online courses, work, or care for children, with significant financial challenges including high student debt, especially among women and minorities.

via The New York Times|

#community-colleges #education #online-classes

business10 months ago•3 min saved

Gen Z Regrets: 25% Wish They Chose Different Careers or Skipped College

Many Gen Z individuals regret their college choices, with 25% wishing they had pursued higher-paying fields like tech or finance, due to rising costs, student debt, and uncertain job prospects, leading to a reevaluation of the value of higher education.

via Fortune|

#business #career-choices #college-regrets

world10 months ago•4 min saved

Gen Z Graduates Face Tough Job Market and Rising Debt Challenges

Solomon Jones, a recent college graduate with $25,000 in debt, struggles to find a job in sports communication amid a slow job market, living with his parents and taking freelance gigs while exploring alternative career options, highlighting the broader challenges faced by new graduates in today's economy.

via Business Insider|

#career-pivot #gen-z #job-search

economy10 months ago•5 min saved

Gen Z Graduates Confront Job Market Challenges Amid AI and Scams

Recent Gen Z graduates face a divided job market, with those who graduated during the peak hiring years of 2021-2022 benefiting from low unemployment and good career progress, while newer graduates are struggling with higher unemployment, difficulty finding jobs, and financial hurdles like student debt and rising home prices, highlighting how graduation timing significantly influences long-term economic prospects.

via Business Insider|

#career-challenges #economy #gen-z

world10 months ago•4 min saved

Graduates Confront Job Market Challenges in a Changing Economy

Recent US college graduates face the highest unemployment rate since 2013 at 5.8%, with job prospects weakening due to economic uncertainty, sector slowdowns, and technological changes, leaving many young people struggling with debt and job insecurity.

via Phys.org|

#college-graduates #economic-uncertainty #employment-crisis

education11 months ago•3 min saved

GOP Pell Grant Cuts Threaten College Access for Thousands in Texas

The proposed 'Big Beautiful Bill' aims to tighten eligibility for Pell Grants by requiring full-time enrollment, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of community college students who rely on these funds for their education, amid broader efforts to cut government spending and reduce student aid.

via NBC News|

#community-colleges #education #education-policy

education1 year ago•2 min saved

UT System Offers Free Tuition for Families Earning Under $100K

The University of Texas System will expand its free tuition program to cover families earning $100,000 or less annually, starting in fall 2025. This initiative, part of the Promise Plus program, aims to reduce student debt and increase access to higher education across its nine universities and five health institutions. The expansion follows a successful endowment program at UT Austin and reflects a broader trend in American higher education, with institutions like MIT also eliminating tuition for lower-income families.

via NBC News|

#education #financial-aid #free-tuition

education1 year ago•2 min saved

UT System Offers Free Tuition for Families Earning Under $100K

The University of Texas System is expanding its free tuition program to cover all undergraduate students whose families earn $100,000 or less, starting next fall. This expansion, pending final approval, will be funded by a $35 million allocation and aims to make college more affordable and reduce student debt. The initiative builds on previous efforts, such as the Promise Plus Program, to increase access to higher education for low-income students across the UT system's nine universities.

via The Texas Tribune|

#education #financial-aid #higher-education

career-advice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Top 3 Remote Jobs Paying $100K+ for Entry-Level in 2024"

Graduates facing student debt can consider high-paying entry-level remote jobs such as software developer, technical product manager, and digital marketing manager. These roles offer lucrative salaries starting from $85,000 to over $100,000, and can be accessed through degrees or relevant certifications and training.

via Forbes|

#career-advice #career-development #entry-level-jobs