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Commuter Students Have Been Left Out of College Reopening Plans

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

As universities plan to return to campus in the fall, it is clear that they have failed to consider the safety and concerns of students who live off campus.…

August 10, 2020

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Securing the Bag: A Student Guide on Applying for Outside Scholarships

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Let's face it — college is expensive. While financial aid and student loans are often the only resources considered, there are other ways to ease the financial burden.…

June 19, 2020

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How to Avoid Graduating from College with Excess Debt

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

College can be an amazing experience; however, there is a fear among students and parents alike as to how to even go about paying for it.…

May 17, 2018

Big Brother Will Be Watching Your Federal Student Aid Money

Camelia Juarez, Texas State University

If you expect to spend student loans on things other than textbooks or computers, think again.…

February 21, 2018

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California Students Are Pushing for Free College Education

Alex Johnson, New York University

Following in the footsteps of New York’s Excelsior Scholarship, proponents of the College for All Act are calling for free college in California.…

February 7, 2018

Ontario Colleges Strike Ends with Less Than What Students Bargained for

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

For both faculty and students alike, moving forward after the Ontario colleges strike will take more than just time and financial compensation.…

December 11, 2017

Let Them Attend Community College

Let Them Attend Community College

Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

Under Trump’s proposed budget, financial aid for the neediest students would be gouged, further widening the education gap by class.…

May 2, 2017