Stuck on homework, students turn to tutoring site Chegg. Professors say misusing Chegg enables cheating and may put students at risk of blackmail.
Author: Chris Quintana, USA TODAY
Student loan forgiveness: Half a million people to benefit from overhaul, some immediately
The feds had rejected nearly every Public Service Loan Forgiveness attempt. Now, some people will get automatic relief, and some will have to apply.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program will be revamped in a few weeks, White House says
The White House said Monday major changes are coming in a few weeks for the often-criticized Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
‘Prove you’re a low-income student’: After filing FAFSA, some college students are audited
Many students who complete their FAFSA for financial aid but later are selected for this Education Department audit never make it to college.
Scam calls are selling student loan forgiveness. Don’t fall for it.
Have scam calls about student loans increased during the pandemic? Social media says yes. Here’s what’s true about Biden and loan forgiveness.
Feds investigate after USA TODAY report on massage school accused of ties to prostitution
The Education Department plans to review an accrediting agency that approved a college with suspected ties to sex trafficking, after our investigation.
We found two dozen massage schools tied to prostitution or fraud. Here’s what to know.
USA TODAY found massage schools linked to prostitution or fraud, or both — and regulators who know about the problem but lack authority to act.
Feds cancel reinstated accreditor after USA TODAY finds apparently fake college
A USA TODAY investigation last year could not find faculty or students at Reagan National University, which was approved by a DeVos-sanctioned group.
Colleges hope students get COVID-19 vaccines for fall semester – but can they require it?
Hundreds of colleges plan to require students to receive COVID-19 vaccines for the fall semester, despite conservative lawmakers’ criticism.
Trump and Biden froze federal student loans. Should borrowers pay or pause before they thaw?
Since March, the federal government hasn’t required borrowers to make payments on federal student loans. Should they?