How to save more money on your student loans
Saving on student loans is possible if you follow these four steps. Read on to learn how to reduce your monthly payment and lower total borrowing costs.
Saving on student loans is possible if you follow these four steps. Read on to learn how to reduce your monthly payment and lower total borrowing costs.
California lawmaker pushing to force public schools to reopen if coronavirus cases drop
AB10 would require public schools to resume in-person learning within two weeks of their county moving into red, orange or yellow tiers.
AB10 would require public schools to resume in-person learning within two weeks of their county moving into red, orange or yellow tiers.
Schumer renews push for Biden to bypass Congress and cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
UT Austin discusses plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
University of Texas at Austin health leaders are holding a media briefing to talk about the distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccine.
University of Texas at Austin health leaders are holding a media briefing to talk about the distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccine.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
Principal at Central Texas middle school suddenly dies of COVID-19
In an email sent to parents, Burnet CISD Superintendent Keith McBurnett stated that Principal LeJeune 'was present at Burnet Middle School on Friday.'
In an email sent to parents, Burnet CISD Superintendent Keith McBurnett stated that Principal LeJeune 'was present at Burnet Middle School on Friday.'
Jill Biden will back debt-free community college as student debt nears $1.7 trillion: report
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
Texas State triples available scholarship funding for fall 2021
Beginning next fall, approximately $15.9 million will be available for freshman assured scholarships, a $10.5 million increase over fall 2020.
Beginning next fall, approximately $15.9 million will be available for freshman assured scholarships, a $10.5 million increase over fall 2020.
AISD teacher undergoing chemotherapy for rare heart condition denied accommodation request
One of her former students decided to help by creating a GoFundMe to help pay for her PPE.
One of her former students decided to help by creating a GoFundMe to help pay for her PPE.
13 including current, former UT Austin students arrested in drug bust
Most of those named in the federal indictment have already been processed out of jail and are awaiting trial.
Most of those named in the federal indictment have already been processed out of jail and are awaiting trial.
Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
SpaceX launch carries Texas State experiment to International Space Station
The experiment will study the effect of spaceflight on the formation of multi-species, biofilm-forming bacterial communities, their ability to corrode stainless steel surfaces, and the effectiveness of disinfectants to clear these biofilms.
The experiment will study the effect of spaceflight on the formation of multi-species, biofilm-forming bacterial communities, their ability to corrode stainless steel surfaces, and the effectiveness of disinfectants to clear these biofilms.
Dallas company working with Texas A&M to develop COVID-19 breathalyzer test
A new COVID-19 testing device works when someone uses a disposable straw to blow into the machine. Results are sent to the person’s cellphone in seconds.
A new COVID-19 testing device works when someone uses a disposable straw to blow into the machine. Results are sent to the person’s cellphone in seconds.
Students at elementary school to learn remotely following COVID case
Other students and staff who were identified to have been in close contact with the individual who tested positive will have to self-quarantine.
Other students and staff who were identified to have been in close contact with the individual who tested positive will have to self-quarantine.
Heartache and hope: How COVID-19 shaped college essays of 2020
These seniors missed out on in-person interaction for their last year of high school. Many of their parents lost jobs, summer plans canceled, and some ended up feeling lonely and depressed.
These seniors missed out on in-person interaction for their last year of high school. Many of their parents lost jobs, summer plans canceled, and some ended up feeling lonely and depressed.
AISD denies over 1000 teacher accommodations for spring semester
AISD says the increase in accommodation denials is because the school is better equipped to handle the virus and there is an increased demand for teachers on campus.
AISD says the increase in accommodation denials is because the school is better equipped to handle the virus and there is an increased demand for teachers on campus.
1st suit of its kind: California failing to meet needs of students, teachers during pandemic
This is the first suit in the nation against a state for failure to meet the educational needs of students and teachers during the pandemic.
This is the first suit in the nation against a state for failure to meet the educational needs of students and teachers during the pandemic.
U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
Austin ISD offering free COVID-19 rapid testing, continuing remote learning
School will remain 100 percent virtual, returning to optional on-campus learning next Monday.
School will remain 100 percent virtual, returning to optional on-campus learning next Monday.
5 ways to get the best student loan refinance rates
Compare your student loan refinance rate options to get the lowest one.
Compare your student loan refinance rate options to get the lowest one.