For millions of Americans, student debt is a persistent burden. The average cost for a four-year degree at a state school in the U.S. exceeds $17,000, while private nonprofit institutions can demand ...

President Joe Biden proposed multiple “free college” measures while on the campaign trail. Do any of them have a real shot? Some experts think so. “The issue is bipartisan in its appeal, economically ...

This story was originally published by Maine Morning Star. Growing up, Salem Carmichael’s family lived paycheck to paycheck, so she never considered college an option. She had always been interested ...

At least seven states — Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York and Oklahoma — offer free four-year college programs, while others boast state grant programs. For millions of ...