Spotlight College students who work more hours are less likely to graduate, study says From the 10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow series Walter G. Ecton, Florida State University; Carolyn Heinrich, Vanderbilt University; Celeste K. Carruthers, University of Tennessee Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023 Updated Mar 18, 2026 0 × Following up on a plan from President Biden, the Education Department proposed changes to "reduce the cost of federal student loan payments." Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.k9am%96 3:8 :562k^9amkAm$EF56?ED H9@ H@C< H9:=6 6?C@==65 :? 4@==686 2C6 23@FE a_T =6DD =:<6=J E@ 4@>A=6E6 E96:C 568C66D E92? D:>:=2C A66CD H9@ 5@?’E H@C<[ 2 =2C86 2?5 >62?:?87F= 564C62D6 :? AC65:4E65 8C25F2E:@? 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With Biden plan in limbo, DOE proposes student loan changes Following up on a plan from President Biden, the Education Department proposed changes to "reduce the cost of federal student loan payments."
