Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Michigan phone ban bill in schools is back for consideration, with changes
The question is, can he get the votes? The bill's author thinks he can.
The question is, can he get the votes? The bill's author thinks he can.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
Michigan cell phone ban proposal dies in state House
Michigan House Democrats voted against the bill, despite the Democratic-led Senate passing a similar version and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressing support for the bill.
Michigan House Democrats voted against the bill, despite the Democratic-led Senate passing a similar version and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressing support for the bill.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
Beyond Basics nonprofit focuses on reading skills to keep children from falling behind
Jacob Durrah proves what closing that gap can do. He studied Computer Science at the University of Michigan, and went on to work at General Motors and Google.
Jacob Durrah proves what closing that gap can do. He studied Computer Science at the University of Michigan, and went on to work at General Motors and Google.
Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Cass Tech grad awarded over $1M in scholarships
Cass Technical High School graduate Anyla Harrington has earned $1.6 million in college scholarships and is set to attend Alabama State University on a full ride, crediting her school and the non-profit TeenHYPE for her success.
Cass Technical High School graduate Anyla Harrington has earned $1.6 million in college scholarships and is set to attend Alabama State University on a full ride, crediting her school and the non-profit TeenHYPE for her success.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Cass Tech graduate overcomes challenges to earn University of Michigan scholarship
A Cass Tech graduate from Southwest Detroit almost fell through the cracks, struggling in school, facing cultural hurdles, and being in classrooms where she didn’t always see herself.
A Cass Tech graduate from Southwest Detroit almost fell through the cracks, struggling in school, facing cultural hurdles, and being in classrooms where she didn’t always see herself.
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Taxing Michigan's rich to pay for schools part of potential ballot proposal
The "Invest in MI Kids" could help funnel $1.7 billion into Michigan schools if approved by voters. But the proposal is still a ways from being approved.
The "Invest in MI Kids" could help funnel $1.7 billion into Michigan schools if approved by voters. But the proposal is still a ways from being approved.
Maine grandmother graduates college at 88 years old
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.