Are Financial Worries Making College Students Sick?
The American Freshman: National Norms for 2010 presents troubling results about the financial concerns college freshman face. The Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA reports that 4.9 percent of incoming college freshman say their father is unemployed, a record number. The incoming students surveyed also report emotional health at its lowest point since UCLA first asked the question, 25 years ago. More Incoming Students Face Financial Stressors The recession seems to be affecting student’s choice of colleges. …
Class action case against Sallie Mae moves forward
Class action case against Sallie Mae moves forward. Higher Ed Watch reports on suit over private loan practices. http://ow.ly/46zTg
