Cory Turner
Stories
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Politics
Should the government do more to help children? This bipartisan group thinks so
A bipartisan coalition of policy experts agreed on three big ways the federal government could do more to help our most vulnerable children and families.
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National
K-12 students learned a lot last year, but they're still missing too much school
Families will play an essential role in getting students back on track, researchers say. But it's going to take a "culture" shift around the importance of being in school.
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National
A new FAFSA setback means many college financial aid offers won't come until April
The department needs extra time to fix a mistake that could have hurt lower-income borrowers, but the delay means all students will have to wait longer for their college aid offers.
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National
Families, colleges remain in limbo as the Education Department promises to fix FAFSA
Families and college financial aid offices are scrambling for answers as the U.S. Department of Education says it will fix a serious mistake with this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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National
Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans
In a surprise move, the Biden administration announced it is fast-tracking a change that will erase the debts of many federal student loan borrowers after just 10 years.
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National
The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come
The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year's FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they're entitled to. It's now grappling with how to implement a fix.
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National
FAFSA delays are straining families and colleges
This year's federal aid form is new and improved. But it came three months later than normal, and in its first week, online access has been unpredictable.
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Education
Government efforts to erase student loan debt have now reached 3.6 million borrowers
The Education Department said today that changes to a pair of previously troubled programs have recently led to $4.8 billion in loan relief for another 80,000 borrowers.
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Politics
What a shutdown would mean for student loan borrowers
October loan payments will still be due, but an extended shutdown could impact customer service.
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Education
How new borrowers can prepare for their first student loan payment
When student loan bills begin coming due in October, new borrowers will take their first steps on the long road to paying off their debt. These tools and tips can help ease the journey.