student loans

Borrok: The Democratic Party continues to be a testament to inaction

February 26, 2021

For all the promises Democratic candidates made in their campaign runs, the election victories and resulting control of the executive and legislative branches of the government have not led to the progress...

How to reduce student loan payments during COVID-19

April 24, 2020

In late March, President Trump passed the CARES Act to counteract the financial impacts of COVID-19, including relief for student loan holders — but not every loan is eligible. This animated explainer...

State attorney general sues student loan provider

January 20, 2017

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the nation’s largest student loan provider and another money-lending corporation for allegedly engaging in risky and deceptive...

Senate passes bipartisan agreement to reverse student loan rate hike

July 24, 2013

The Senate on Wednesday approved a bipartisan deal to lower interest rates on federal loans that hundreds of Northwestern students will likely take out this fall. If passed by the House and signed by...

Updated: Student loan interest rates double after Congress misses deadline

July 3, 2013

The interest rate on new subsidized Stafford loans doubled Monday, potentially affecting hundreds of Northwestern students looking for financial aid this fall. The rate increased from 3.4 to 6.8 percent...

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