For students who transfer, lost credits can doom college hopes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Credits lost in the transfer process are a major reason why students who start at community colleges fail to eventually complete a four-year degree, a new...
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Are you on the hook for your child’s college tuition?
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A college degree is increasingly seen as a key to success in the...
Bankrupt? How to get student loan debt erased
(In the penultimate paragraph, removes inadvertant word attached to end of law firm name.) LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Getting student loan debt erased in bankruptcy court isn't easy, but it's...
Bankrupt? How to get student loan debt erased
(In the penultimate paragraph, removes inadvertant word attached to end of law firm name.) LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Getting student loan debt erased in bankruptcy court isn't easy, but it's...
A one-hour class could cut the college dropout rate
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - First generation college students get lower grades and are more likely to drop out - an "achievement gap" that threatens efforts to boost the number of...
Student loan borrowers get relief from small lenders
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Student loan borrowers who feel trapped by high-rate private loans finally have more options to refinance their debt, but not everyone will be able to find...
Debunking the myth of college rejection rates
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Getting into college is easier than you may think â?? and debunking the myths about college selectivity could be the key to a better deal on...
That break from college? Stopping out leads to dropping out
(The author is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.) LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Plenty of college students â?? including the vast majority of those in community college...
Why it’s so hard to settle student loan debt
(Reuters) - Settling student loan debt isn't easy, but it can be possible â?? if you're in exactly the right circumstances. Troubled borrowers who can offer a substantial lump sum...