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Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off
Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off The rising cost of education and the fear of graduating with crippling student loan debt have left many families questioning the value of a college degree. To help families determine which schools are worth the money, a new survey has done most of the legwork. Money magazine just released its 2025 Best Colleges in America list, a ranking that centers on one key question: Where can you get the most value for your tuition dollar? The list, now in its 11th year, highlights 732 U.S. colleges that offer strong academics, manageable costs, and a solid shot at a good job after graduation. Mon…

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by Josh Lanier
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Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart
Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart Millions of Americans may soon have their wages garnished as the Trump administration resumes student loan collections paused since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 5.3 million borrowers are set to receive wage garnishment notices in the summer of 2025, according to the Department of Education. The federal government officially restarted student loan debt collections on Monday, May 5. Nearly 195,000 borrowers began receiving 30-day warning letters from the Treasury Department. Their Social Security or other federal benefits will be seized through the Treasury Offset …

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by Chris Spiker
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Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Yale Ranked Top 5 Dream College: Survey Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Yale Ranked Top 5 Dream College: Survey
Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Yale Ranked Top 5 Dream College: Survey For high school seniors, spring is a nerve-wracking time as college decisions roll in — but the class of 2025 is more stressed than ever, according to a new survey. The Princeton Review said 73 percent of students and parents reported "high" or "very high" stress over the admissions process. That's the highest level in the 23-year history of the College Hopes & Worries Survey, which had its 2025 edition released on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The 2025 survey polled 9,317 students and parents about a wide variety of college-related issues. Financial Pressures, Testing, AI Concerns Financial s…

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by Chris Spiker