Rates of perfectionistic concerns, such as fear of failure and being negatively judged by others, and perfectionistic strivings, the motivation to set standards and toil to achieve them, have risen.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which was created in 2007, wipes away the federal student debt of government and nonprofit workers after 10 years, or 120 qualifying monthly payments.
Florida’s “anti-woke” law restricting how professors can teach about race and gender at public colleges and universities violates the First Amendment, a divided federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Around 1 in 5 Gen Z students search for scholarships on TikTok at least once a week, according to a recent survey from the private student lender Sallie. Roughly 1 in 3 students who used the platform to find scholarships believe they encountered misleading scholarship content.
Many students starting college this fall could leave with about $43,000 in debt as tuition keeps rising. New federal loan rules may make repayment tougher and push more families toward private loans.
More recent high school graduates are choosing community college as students look for lower-cost, career-focused alternatives to four-year degrees. New data shows younger students now make up the largest share of first-time associate degree earners.
New college graduates are entering a tougher job market, with unemployment running higher than the overall workforce. Experts say joblessness can hit them especially hard because many have limited savings and college debt.
This year, Harvard University once again secured the top spot of most desirable colleges, after being bested by Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2025, according to a recent survey of college-bound students by The Princeton Review.
A federal judge declined to end the SAVE student loan plan, giving the program a brief reprieve. But with SAVE set to expire in 2028, borrowers face continued uncertainty and may need to consider other repayment options.
More students are choosing community college and short-term credentials over four-year degrees as costs rise and job prospects soften. New federal student loan caps and expanded Pell eligibility starting in mid-2026 could speed up the “un-college” shift.
Undergraduate certificate and associate degree enrollments each grew about 2% in fall 2025, while bachelor’s programs rose by less than 1%, according to the report. Community colleges now enroll 752,000 certificate students, up 28% from four years ago.
High school and college students are embracing artificial intelligence as a learning aid rather than fearing its impact on future jobs. While educators still urge caution, many young learners are using AI tools like ChatGPT outside the classroom to save time and enhance their skills.
