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Author: Chris Quintana, USA TODAY

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This controversial, for-profit college has received $1.6B in GI Bill funds, the most of any school

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023Chris Quintana, USA TODAYComments Off on This controversial, for-profit college has received $1.6B in GI Bill funds, the most of any school

An analysis of federal data shared with USA TODAY shows the University of Phoenix is the top recipient of money meant for veterans’ education.

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Student loan payments are set to restart in 2023. Here’s how borrowers should prepare.

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023Chris Quintana, USA TODAYComments Off on Student loan payments are set to restart in 2023. Here’s how borrowers should prepare.

Some borrowers have never made a payment. Many await word on President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.

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Are for-profit colleges worth the cost? Graduates are split on the value of their degrees

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023Chris Quintana, USA TODAYComments Off on Are for-profit colleges worth the cost? Graduates are split on the value of their degrees

About 40% of those who graduate from a for-profit college say their degree was worth it, but about the same share say their education hasn’t paid off.

Nation

First gen students are missing from the nation’s top colleges. Can virtual advising help?

January 29, 2023Chris Quintana, USA TODAYComments Off on First gen students are missing from the nation’s top colleges. Can virtual advising help?

First generation students are less likely to attend the nation’s top colleges. A nonprofit says support from their peers could change that.

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Which states benefit the most from Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan? California, Texas

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023Chris Quintana, USA TODAYComments Off on Which states benefit the most from Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan? California, Texas

President Joe Biden’s plan for mass student loan forgiveness is still tied up in the courts. These are the states that have the most to gain.

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‘Varsity Blues’ mastermind William ‘Rick’ Singer gets more than 3 years in prison over college admissions scandal

January 4, 2023Chris Quintana, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Varsity Blues’ mastermind William ‘Rick’ Singer gets more than 3 years in prison over college admissions scandal

Prosecutors asked that Rick Singer be sentenced to six years, while his lawyer requested three years of probation or six months behind bars.

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The Pell Grant amount will rise by $500 in 2023. How much will it help college students?

January 2, 2023Chris Quintana, USA TODAYComments Off on The Pell Grant amount will rise by $500 in 2023. How much will it help college students?

An award for low-income students, the Pell Grant, will increase by $500 as part of the new federal budget. How much will it help struggling students?

Nation

Former Pope Benedict XVI, first to resign papacy in roughly 600 years, dies following illness

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022Chris Quintana, USA TODAYComments Off on Former Pope Benedict XVI, first to resign papacy in roughly 600 years, dies following illness

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the first man in nearly 600 years to resign from the papacy, died at 95. He was a traditionalist, but also adopted Twitter.

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George Santos admits to lying about his education. How easy is it to lie on your resume?

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022Chris Quintana, USA TODAYComments Off on George Santos admits to lying about his education. How easy is it to lie on your resume?

New York Rep.-elect George Santos misrepresented his education. He joins a tradition of other American leaders who have done the same.

Money

What are career closets? More colleges help cash-strapped students with job-ready clothes

December 26, 2022December 27, 2022Chris Quintana, USA TODAYComments Off on What are career closets? More colleges help cash-strapped students with job-ready clothes

Colleges are luring more low-income students, but support can falters over time. One way to keep support going is access to costly business wear.

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