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A new anti-fraud initiative is recovering billions of dollars previously lost to scammers and returning the money to help American families who need it. In just two months, the effort has exposed tens of billions in fraudulent claims across healthcare, student loans, and benefit programs.
Anil Kochhar surprised 202 North Carolina State University graduates by wiping away their final year of student debt during his commencement speech. The gift honors his father, who came from India to study textiles at the same school 80 years ago.
A businessman honored his late father's legacy by announcing he would pay off the final-year student loans for 202 graduating students at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles. The surprise gift gives graduates a fresh financial start as they launch their careers.
Jennifer Mensik Kennedy leads America's 5 million nurses through unprecedented challenges, from workplace violence to education barriers. Her biggest battle right now: protecting nursing degrees and student loans from federal cuts.
Patrick Ball paid off $80,000 in student loans just three months into filming The Pitt. The actor teared up describing the profound relief after years of financial stress that had affected his relationships and mental health.
The Department of Education is shifting student loans to Treasury and giving states more control over federal funding. Officials say the move could save hundreds of millions while empowering local communities to make their own education decisions.
A new training center in Olathe, Kansas just opened its doors with a game-changing promise: career skills without the crushing weight of student loans. The Olathe Innovation Campus offers tuition-free programs that prepare students for in-demand jobs while keeping their financial futures debt-free.
The architect of Britain's student loan system now admits it was designed in a "mad rush" and supports cutting interest rates for millions of graduates. Nick Hillman, who helped create the system, says it's time to fix the flawed formula charging students more than necessary.
A new government loan program has eliminated financial dropouts at one Nigerian university, helping over 4,000 students stay in school. The school is now celebrating 147 first-class graduates at its upcoming ceremony.
Nigeria has distributed $109 million to help 800,000 students afford college since May 2024. The program pays tuition directly to schools and gives students monthly living expenses so no one misses out on education due to poverty.