Who will pay for everybody's free college?
A tax on Wall Street speculation will not only make public colleges and universities tuition-free, it will substantially lower interest rates on college debt.
Student loans are screwing your granny
"I keep hoping that some day the opportunity will come up where I can satisfy my debt."
An interview with USSA's Maxwell Love
According to Love, students need to build "relationships with unions - on and off campuses, to build bridges in the community, students are workers."
Sens. Warren and Sanders, Rev. Barber inspire at New Populism Conference
The "new populism" spoken of at the conference was described, defined and delivered with hope and realism.
Student loan rates set to double as July 1 deadline looms
On July 1 interest rates for federally subsidized Stafford Loans will double for 7.4 million students unless Congress takes action.
Obama's student loan plan: Short-term gains, no solutions
With the economy still "depressed" and student debt at an all-time high, policymakers and students should be discussing reforms to the way interest rates are calculated.
$1 trillion in debt, students lobby Congress for action
College activists lobbied Congress for relief last month during the United States Student Association's annual legislative conference.
Across Missouri, protests against payday loan decision
The St. Louis rally was held simultaneously with other rallies in Kansas City and Jefferson City, the Missouri state capital.
Fired for student debt, woman challenges TransUnion
Got debt? Beware! Your employer may fire you for it.
Missourians push to cap payday loan interest rates
Payday loan companies can charge up to 1,950 percent interest; Missouri voters may be able to change that in November.
