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Information of student loan borrowers exposed in data breach

By | Sep 21, 2022

Personal information of about 2.5 million student loan borrowers across the United States was exposed in a data breach of Nelnet Servicing LLC (Nelnet) during Summer 2022.


Editorial: Student debt relief is a step toward progress

By | Sep 7, 2022

The current administration should refrain from enacting temporary measures to combat the issue of college pricing.


Commentary: Ithaca College fails BIPOC students again

By | Dec 8, 2021

I felt like the college only cared about me when it wanted me to enroll and afterward I was disregarded and fell immediately through the cracks. 


College offers personal finance workshops to students

By | Oct 27, 2021

Ithaca College is offering personal finance workshops in order to help students understand interest rates, taxes, budgeting and loans, among other things. 


Editorial: Students deserve college loan debt forgiveness now

By | Apr 15, 2021

We need to provide students stability and support as they attempt to break out into the workforce to support our national economy.


Senators advocate for student loan debt forgiveness

By | Apr 15, 2021

College students across the country could potentially have up to $50,000 of their student loan debt forgiven.


Commentary: Student donations improve the student experience

By | Apr 13, 2016

Money given to Ithaca College through the fund does not go to paying salaries, keeping the lights on, and it definitely doesn’t go into Tom Rochon’s pocket despite popular belief.


Commentary: College graduates need more loan payment options

By | Oct 1, 2014

College students and graduates need more loan payment options and education on financial aid.


Commentary: Student loan repayment should not be burden for college graduates

By | Sep 24, 2014

All across this district, I have heard heartbreaking stories from families impacted by crippling student loan debt.


Editorial: Knowledge pays

By The Ithacan | Jan 22, 2014

The 15-percent increase in credit card use among students in the past 10 years shows growing interest in building credit.


Colleges counterproductive by withholding transcripts

By | Apr 20, 2012

It’s no secret that student loan repayment has been a vicious never-ending cycle since the economic recession began almost five years ago. But it is colleges and universities that are currently making it difficult for students in debt rather than the banks that were bailed out.