How student debt changes made the same degrees more expensive

How Congress Could Make Paying for College More Complicated

House Republicans proposed sweeping changes to financial aid, federal loans and program cost estimates that could make paying for college more challenging and expensive. Ask any parent or prospective student and they’ll likely tell you that between opaque financial aid calculations, questions about degree value and the murky student loan system, paying for college is not a straightforward process. Experts warn that if Congress moves forward with…

How student debt changes made the same degrees more expensive

Costs are set to be cut by thousands of dollars in the coming months but those at university are still paying more for tuition.

Everything you need to know about how student loans will be slashed

Loans are being slashed and the wage threshold to pay them back is going up.

Deep Dive: House Reconciliation Bill Makes Paying for College More Expensive and Risky for Students and Working Families

The following SBPC Deep Dive is a preliminary economic analysis of the House Education & Workforce Committee’s legislation on student loan repayment. Author: Jennifer Zhang, May 6, 2025. Jump to: Introduction On April 29, the House Education & Workforce …

Cities Where Student Debt Hits The Hardest

Student debt is a heavy weight on the shoulders of many graduates nationwide, totaling $1.6 trillion. WalletHub’s latest Cities with the Most & Least Student Debt report breaks down where borrowers are struggling the most, comparing student loan balances to median earnings in over 2,500 U.S. cities. If you’re worried about repaying your loans after graduation, you might want to avoid these hotspots where student debt is off the charts. Cities wi…