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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Restore Subsidized Graduate Student Loans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many essential professionsincluding mental health clinicians, school administrators, nurse practitioners, and physical therapistsrequire graduate degrees but do not guarantee high earning potential upon graduation. Interest rates on graduate loans have reached their highest levels since 2006, adding to the financial burden.

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Study: 90% of Recent College Graduates Report Positive Experience Despite Pandemic Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial health emerged as the top indicator of success among respondents, cited by 46% of graduates, followed by mental health (36%) and career prospects (30%). While 70% rate their mental health positively, 40% identified it as an area they want to improve.

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Report: Student Loan Debt Burdens Limit Wealth Building and Career Choice for HBCU Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The burden of student loan debt limits future finances of graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The federal student loan payment pause was great relief for HBCU alumni finances, according to the report.

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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We experienced it all: student loan debt, lack of affordable housing, mental health issues, child care challenges and underwhelming job prospects after graduation.

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Study: Student Loan Presence Linked to Worse Student Health Outcomes and Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Having student loans is associated with worse health outcomes and practices, according to a new study published in the Journal of American College Health. universities, looking to see whether there was a relationship between student loan presence and the health of students.

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Overview of Federal Direct Student Loans

College Planners of America

Federal Protections and Benefits One benefit of Federal loans is the array of protections and benefits that they offer. Unlike private student loans, Federal loans provide options such as IDR plans and eligibility for loan forgiveness programs.

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Survey: 1 in 14 High-Debt Borrowers Had Suicidal Ideation Due to Student Loans (2021)

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Over the past year, nearly everyone has experienced mental health challenges due to the pandemic. Even with financial help from the CARES Act — which froze student loan payments and slashed… The post Survey: 1 in 14 High-Debt Borrowers Had Suicidal Ideation Due to Student Loans (2021) appeared first on Student Loan Planner.