Headlines in Higher Ed: Week of May 19th, 2025
High student loan rates, internship benefits, and public college funding outpacing inflation
Student Loan Interest Rates Remain Elevated
Student loan interest rates for the 2025–26 school year are expected to remain among the highest levels in the past 50 years. While dropping slightly compared to last year, borrowing for college is still much more expensive than it was just a few years ago. Direct undergraduate loans are estimated to carry a 6.…
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