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The University of Pittsburgh is rolling out a free-tuition program for in-state students whose families earn $75,000 or less, opening a new path to a four-year degree at four of its regional campuses.Why it matters: The Pitt Regional Campus Tuition Pledge eliminates tuition charges entirely for eligible Pennsylvania residents — a meaningful expansion of access in a state where regional campus enrollment has been slipping for years and where annual tuition at Pitt’s branch campuses runs roughly $14,000 to $15,000 for in-state students.For example, here is the current cost of attendance at PittBradford:The details:Eligible families: Pennsylvania residents with household Adjusted…
A new WalletHub survey of college students paints a picture of a generation under financial strain — questioning the financial return on tuition, feeling unprepared to manage money, and battling spending pressure from social platforms.Why It Matters: The survey lands as outstanding student loan balances sit above $1.7 trillion and tuition continues to outpace inflation. Growing student skepticism about the value of college could shape enrollment, borrowing behavior, and demand for personal finance education on campus.By The NumbersWalletHub surveyed more than 200 full- and part-time students at two- and four-year schools, weighted to reflect U.S. demographics. Key findings:28% don’t think their…
Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. May 01, 2026 Agencies issue host state loan-to-deposit ratios Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve Board Office of the Comptroller of the Currency For release at 11:00 a.m. EDT Federal bank regulatory agencies today jointly issued updated host state loan-to-deposit ratios, as required by law. Each ratio compares the total loans in a state to total deposits in the state for all banks that are legally operating in that state. These ratios…
About 18% of parents take out parent student loans to pay for their children’s college education. When a child’s financial aid package doesn’t fully cover the cost of college, lots of parents in the United States can’t simply pay the difference, either out of their regular income or their savings accounts.As a result, many parents look into taking out loans to cover the difference, either in the form of Direct Parent PLUS Loans from the federal government or private loans from banks and higher-ed lending companies.This approach may seem smart and straightforward. After all, if your child is borrowing money on…
American manufacturers grew in April for the fourth month in a row — the longest streak in four years — but an embryonic recovery faces fresh hurdles from rising oil prices and higher inflation tied to the Iran war.
Published: May 1, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. ETTo gauge the financial strain facing American consumers, economists look at several data points, including credit-card debt, restaurant spending and leisure-travel trends.But perhaps the most revealing indicator is the number of workers who raid their retirement savings. One of the most common ways to access emergency funds is through hardship withdrawals from a 401(k) or other qualified employer-sponsored accounts. Copyright ©2026 MarketWatch, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
The student loan overhaul is now finalized. This week, the Education Department published its landmark rule implementing the new borrowing caps, repayment plan changes, and program eliminations that Congress passed last summer in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. With a July 1 effective date just two months away, the clock is now ticking for borrowers, families, and financial aid offices alike.Beyond the loan changes, HBCUs made history by launching the first-ever national research coalition aimed at reaching the nation’s highest research designation, a new $10,000 AI degree backed by Khan Academy and TED raised questions about the future of…
SEC clears Nasdaq proposal for prediction market options tied to benchmark index
Veeva Systems’ stock is soaring upon news that it will soon join the benchmark index.
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