ProPublica – Useful Research Tool & Report “Debt by Degrees”

New data from the U.S. Department of Education shows in detail how much federal student loan debt college students by school. Use ProPublica's interactive database to search among 6,000 schools in the U.S. to see how much they support their poorest students financially. College Parents of America applauds the work of ProPublica to promote greater transparency by colleges and universities.
January 10, 2016
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Debt by Degrees is an important report and tool for families to become aware of.  Please review the information and share it with other college parents who you think will benefit from this important data. One essential question to consider –

Which Colleges Help Poor Students Most?
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New data from the U.S. Department of Education shows in detail how much federal student loan debt college students by school. Use ProPublica’s interactive database to search among 6,000 schools in the U.S. to see how much they support their poorest students financially.

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