Social services
The Trump administration is pushing forward with its plans to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a move that could impact hundreds of thousands of teachers, doctors, and other public workers who rely on the program to cancel their federal student loans. The new rules, finalized in April,
Social services
The Education Department has proposed a 185-page rule revising the eligibility requirements for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which cancels the education debt of government and nonprofit employees after 10 years of service and 120 monthly loan payments. The rule allows the education secretary to disqualify employers who engage in activities
Social services
Democracy Forward and Protect Borrowers have pledged to challenge a new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Education, which will unlawfully politicize the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The rule, set to be published in the Federal Register tomorrow, would allow the Secretary of Education to disqualify
Social services
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched the North Carolina Nurse Initiative, a program providing tax-free educational loan repayments to registered nurses working in rural areas. This initiative aims to encourage more nurses to serve in underserved communities, where rural residents face significant challenges accessing healthcare
Social services
To address the shortage of registered nurses in rural areas of North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched the North Carolina Nurse Initiative, a program that provides tax-free educational loan repayments for nurses committed to delivering high-quality care in underserved areas. The initiative is
Personal income
The largest wealth shift in UK history has begun, with an estimated £5.5 trillion being funnelled down to younger generations over the next 30 years. This significant transfer of wealth, dubbed "the great wealth transfer," takes place primarily through gifts and loans from parents to their adult
Debt cancellation
The Trump administration's agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) to reinstate income-driven repayment plans has brought a glimmer of hope to millions of student loan borrowers in the United States. After a drawn-out legal battle, the Department of Education will begin cancelling student loans for borrowers
Debt cancellation
The Education Department has resumed loan forgiveness for thousands of federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program. Borrowers who have made payments for at least 20 years under the program will have their remaining balances erased. The loan discharges were temporarily halted earlier this year, but
College students
The cost of living is taking a significant toll on university students, with many struggling to make ends meet due to maintenance loans that consistently fall short of costs. According to a recent survey by Save The Student, students are spending an average of £1,142 per month, rising to
College students
Wake Forest University has announced a tuition-free program for admitted undergraduates from North Carolina with annual family incomes less than $200,000 per year, set to launch in Fall 2026. The initiative, called the North Carolina Gateway to Wake Forest University, aims to increase opportunities for talented and high-achieving North
College students
The Global Citizen Hub has launched a comprehensive resource, The Ultimate European Scholarship Database, which provides structured information on over 500 academic programs across Europe with low or no tuition fees. This initiative aims to simplify international relocation processes, particularly for students seeking education opportunities in European countries. The database
College students
As the new academic year approaches, consumer champion Martin Lewis has highlighted the need for students and parents to have a clear understanding of the student finance system to avoid financial shocks. Lewis, the founder of MoneySavingExpert, notes that many myths surround tuition fees and student finance, and the financial
