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How to survive severe student loan debt
Barbara Bogaev May 17, 2013
The new face of debt is young and worried. Student loans affect nearly 15 million Americans under the age of 30 and many debtors are facing tens of thousands of dollars in repayment.
When borrowing to pay for college, remember the Pilgrims
Chris Farrell May 17, 2013
Paying off student loans can be a long and scary venture. But one way to get a handle on how to make it an affordable experience is to take a tip from the Pilgrims.
The life of an online professor
Aarti Shahani May 15, 2013
For the growing number of professors teaching Massive Open Online Courses, it means a lot of work, and sometimes stardom, too.
Getting college students across the finish line
Jim Burress May 10, 2013
Over the last decade, Georgia State University has created a winning formula to boost graduation rates.
There's a huge market in online education for veterans
Amy Scott May 7, 2013
U.S. News & World Report has released its first-ever rankings of the 'Best Online Education Programs for Veterans'. A look at the market and the sometimes predatory companies taking advantage of vets.
It's crowded at the top: Freakonomics Radio
Stephen Dubner May 1, 2013
The hidden side the unemployment numbers? Folks with advanced degrees are climbing down the ladder.
Is a 529 college savings account right for you?
Paddy Hirsch May 1, 2013
Many parents are opting for 529 savings plans -- college savings accounts that aren’t subject to any tax as long as the money’s used for tuition. Are they right for you?
Backlash builds against online classes
Amy Scott Apr 30, 2013
Faculty at Duke and Amherst reject online partnerships -- for now.
Pop-up trucks charge New York City kids to store cellphones during school
Kate Casey Apr 29, 2013
Ever since New York City banned electronic devices in public schools, a cottage industry has emerged: Charging kids a dollar a day to hold their phones during class.
What DeVry's earnings say about the for-profit college business
Amy Scott Apr 23, 2013
As for-profit colleges learn to survive with fewer students, the rise of free online courses raises new questions.
