student loans
Coverage of student loans in the Nexus archive.
- I skipped college and founded a company at 18. Several exits later, this is what I learned
The article details the author's experience of skipping college to start multiple companies, emphasizing the changing job market, the impact of AI, and lessons learned about adaptability, hiring autonomous employees, and engagement as a business metric.
- Student loans were 'mis-sold' by Government, damning official report claims: Everything you need to know...
An official report claims student loans were 'mis-sold' by the Government. The report is described as 'damning' in its assessment of the government's handling of the issue.
- How you borrow, pay off student loans may change on July 1: What to know
Borrowers, future borrowers, and those repaying student loans may be affected by changes starting July 1. The article highlights potential impacts on how loans are borrowed and repaid but does not specify details.
- Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling
A judge's ruling has granted nursing and other graduate fields 'professional' status for student loans, allowing higher loan limits. Students in nursing, physical therapy, and related fields now qualify for increased borrowing.
- Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, and other fields are now eligible for higher student loan limits following a judge's ruling that granted nursing the 'professional' label for loan purposes.
- Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, and several other fields are now eligible for higher student loan limits following a judge's ruling that granted nursing the 'professional' label.
- Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, and several other fields will now be eligible for higher student loan limits following a judge's ruling that granted nursing the 'professional' label for loan purposes.
- Nursing gains ‘professional’ label for student loans after judge’s ruling, but theology now dropped
A federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that limited student loan caps for graduate programs in nursing, physical therapy, and other fields, increasing loan limits for these students. The ruling also removed theology from eligibility for higher loan limits.
- Hello Houston (June 29, 2026)
The article covers an update on the FIFA World Cup, the science behind soccer, and upcoming changes to student loans.
- I applied for a job for the first time in 20 years. Job seekers are in a whole new world now.
The author applied for a job for the first time in over 20 years and secured a position as a test proctor. She faced challenges updating her resume, including verifying old work dates and references, but used LinkedIn and physical copies of past resumes to reconstruct her career history.
- Should I pay off my child’s student loans?
The article discusses whether parents should pay off their child's student loans, suggesting a cash gift might be better allocated elsewhere while cautioning about potential inheritance tax consequences.
- Education Department cuts student loan interest rate
The Education Department will reduce student loan interest rates by 1 percent for borrowers enrolled in automatic payments starting July 1, effective through June 30, 2028. Borrowers must enroll in auto pay by Sept. 30 to qualify.
- Here’s the new way to significantly reduce the interest rate on your student loans
Borrowers who enroll in autopay can significantly reduce their student loan interest rates. The benefit becomes effective on July 1.
- This 28-year-old paid off her law school loans selling stickers and coloring books
Elyse Burns, a 28-year-old, paid off her law school student loans by selling art on Etsy. She began selling stickers and coloring books at age 18 and generated nearly $5 million last year.
- Education Department sued over student loan limitations
Two advocacy groups, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the PA Education Association, filed a lawsuit against the Education Department over its cap on student loan amounts for physician associates and assistants. The legal action challenges recent loan limitations imposed by the department.
- Labour 'sneaky' to change conditions of student loans says university finance tsar
The university finance tsar criticizes Labour for changing student loan conditions, calling the move 'sneaky'.
- Thousands did not know what they were signing up for when they took out student loans, inquiry hears
An inquiry revealed that thousands of individuals took out student loans without fully understanding the terms, leading to concerns about informed consent. The findings highlight a lack of transparency in the loan process and potential misrepresentation of financial obligations.
- ‘A tax on ambition’: graduates tell all to student loans inquiry
The Treasury select committee heard from over 52,000 graduates who criticized student loan interest rates and repayment terms as 'extortionate' and 'not reasonable.' The inquiry highlights widespread frustration over the 'ballooning cost of degree course debts' and the financial burden on graduates.
- My student loans are paused until 2028. Should I pay them now anyway?
The article discusses the pause on student loan payments until 2028 and questions whether individuals should pay them early. It also touches on the topic of 'grade inflation' as an additional discussion point.
- Doctor uses balloon art side hustle to pay student loans
Dr. Brandon Axelrod, an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident in New York City, uses balloon art as a side hustle to pay off his student loan debt. The article highlights his innovative approach to managing financial obligations while pursuing his medical career.