On Dec. 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced a 90-day extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest and collections through May 1, 2022. The extension will allow the … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Ranks #13 as List on Cities with More Student Loans Than Mortgages
By Nyesha Stone It’s no surprise that Milwaukee is on yet another list that we don’t want to be on. A study commissioned by MagnifyMoney, found that 7.06 percent of Milwaukee residents owe more on … [Read more...]
Debt-to-Earning Rates Set to Protect College Students
By Dylan Deprey The beauty school dropout working as a waitress. The certified mechanic stuck at a temp job. The industrial welder hustling on the streets to pay off college debt. The scenario … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of Education Announces Final Regulations to Protect Students and Taxpayers from Predatory Institutions
Update on Claims Under Defense to Repayment Statute Released The U.S. Department of Education announced final regulations to protect student borrowers against misleading and predatory practices … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Higher Education Leaders to Implement Policies That Will Allow Students to Receive Their Financial Aid Packages Sooner
“Early FAFSA” will help millions of families make informed decisions about higher education and potentially increase college enrollment and completion. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to Meet with Students at UWM
Student roundtable will address student loan debt crisis and college affordability Senator Baldwin will highlight new reform legislation MILWAUKEE, WI – March, 2016, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin will … [Read more...]
Chelsea Clinton Addresses Multiple Issues During Three-Stop Campaign Tour
By Dylan Deprey The young girl who grew up in the White House during the Clinton Administration stepped on stage as a grown woman and pregnant with her second child. Thunderous applause grew as … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Launches New College Affordability Campaign
#InTheRed Campaign Highlights Student Debt Crisis and the Urgency for Congress to Act Immediately WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Senate Democrats today formally launched a new … [Read more...]
Tammy Baldwin Stands up for Wisconsin Students and Families, Supports New Legislation to Give them a Fair Shot at an Affordable Higher Education
Bill Gives Struggling Borrowers the Opportunity to Refinance and Eases Burden for Millions of Americans in Student Loan Debt Washington D.C. – At a press conference today with her Senate … [Read more...]
Gwen Moore stands with students in opposition to doubling student loan interest
By Cassandra Lans This week Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) joined Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) students to oppose doubling the subsidized Stafford student loan interest rate from … [Read more...]