The new plan improves on an earlier income-driven repayment plan by lowering monthly payments, providing faster forgiveness for some, and preventing balances from growing due to unpaid interest.
At the start of this year, a Pennsylvania middle school teacher was chosen among 12 finalists statewide to receive one of the profession s highest honors, and he s been busy since then. Ryan Hardesty, a seventh and eighth grade social studies teacher at Highland Middle School in the Blackhawk School District in Beaver County, has traveled the state to collaborate with other educators, since becoming Teacher of the Year. He believes the goal of education is to meet the needs of the diverse set of learners coming into his classroom, through engaging and rigorous work to push them to reach their full potential. .
As colleges gear up to welcome students for the fall semester, there is a growing focus on supporting students who transfer from one school to another to complete their studies. In North Carolina, the average college student carries a debt of around $30,000, making it imperative for those who want to transfer to seek out the best options in terms of affordability and whether the credits they ve already earned can be transferred. Benjamin Levine, assistant director of admissions at William Peace University, said they are working to address the concerns of incoming transfer students. .
Agriculture plays a huge role in Nebraska s economy, and it is the topic of a bill in Congress getting rare bipartisan support. The Community College Agriculture Advancement Act would create grant funding for college programs providing the training and research needed for a highly-skilled agriculture workforce. As with other industries, ag has become more reliant on technology, which often requires specialized training. .
There are ways to lower your monthly payments. From income-based repayment plans to an Illinois student loan ombudsman, here are some resources that can help.