Tag: Student loans

Consumer bureau rules would target firms that service the government's $1.25 trillion student loan portfolio. (screenshot)

Dept. of Education debt collectors to face added scrutiny

Joseph Lawler · August 9, 2016 4:01 am

Industry says rules could raise compliance costs and threaten businesses, especially small businesses. (iStock Photo)

Debt collectors worry about new reg from consumer bureau

Joseph Lawler · August 1, 2016 4:01 am

Under Obama Admin Rule, Cost of College Debt Forgiveness Falls More to Taxpayers

Alice B. Lloyd · July 28, 2016 7:36 pm

"While student loans in some sectors do present meaningful concerns, on average, the additional earnings from a college degree far exceed the amount of debt students borrow for a degree," Jason Furman, the chairman of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, wrote. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Even with loans, college is a great investment, White House says

Joseph Lawler · July 19, 2016 2:53 pm

Hillary Clinton also promised a three-month moratorium on student loan payments in order to allow borrowers to lower their interest payments. (AP Photo)

Clinton’s tuition-free college plan backed by Sanders

Joseph Lawler · July 6, 2016 3:57 pm

Senator: Obamacare Robbed Funds From Higher Public Education

Alice B. Lloyd · June 30, 2016 11:54 pm

Hillary Clinton is expected to unveil a plan to defer student loan payments for young entrepreneurs. (Ty Wright/Bloomberg)

Clinton to lay out student loan forgiveness plan

Anna Giaritelli · June 28, 2016 10:00 am

(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

A three-year degree should become the norm

Washington Examiner Staff · June 27, 2016 4:01 am

To revoke ACICS' recognition while failing to address problems in the rest of the system does a great disservice to students and taxpayers. (AP Photo)

College accreditation needs real reform

Preston Cooper · June 22, 2016 4:02 am

Editorial cartoon: College graduate life alert

Washington Examiner · June 21, 2016 7:00 pm

Bernie’s ‘Free College’ Dream Isn’t Happening

Alice B. Lloyd · June 15, 2016 11:00 am

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: Trump University — like every college?

Washington Examiner · June 3, 2016 4:00 pm