Sequoia Carrillo
Stories
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Education
A win 16 years in the making for a group of student loan borrowers
Divorced borrowers who have been on the hook for their ex's student debt are finally getting the fix they need. But the Education Department's radio silence makes the win bittersweet.
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Politics
Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients
President Biden announced a sweeping effort to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for other qualifying borrowers.
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Education
Keep an eye on your student's mental health this back-to-school season
From kindergartners to college students, what should parents be doing to monitor their child's mental health?
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Education
HBCUs are building a new prison-to-college pipeline
Historically black colleges and universities are developing new pathways for formerly incarcerated people to earn a degree and transition
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National
Colleges navigate confusing legal landscapes as new abortion laws take effect
With abortion access changing in many states, college health centers are trying to understand their rights and responsibilities when counseling students who become pregnant.
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National
Arizona offers free college tuition to the state's Native students
The University of Arizona joins schools in a number of other states in covering tuition and fees for tribal members, who have been less likely than other Americans to pursue higher education.
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Education
Student loan borrowers get a rare win as Senate approves a fix
The measure would free some borrowers from debt incurred by spouses – sometimes abusive ones – and could lay a path toward loan forgiveness.
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National
After years of public service, some still can't claim student loan forgiveness
A short-lived program in the early 2000s allowed married couples to consolidate their student loans for a lower interest rate. Now, they're missing out on thousands in loan forgiveness.
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Politics
We found problems with a student loan program. Now, senators are calling for changes
Lawmakers are calling for an investigation two weeks after an NPR report found a student loan program designed to help low-income borrowers wasn't living up to its promise.
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National
Even divorce might not free you from your ex's student loan debt
A short-lived program in the early 2000s allowed married couples to consolidate their student loans for a lower interest rate. Now, with no legal way to separate the loans, some want changes.