Female Student Loan Debt Exceeds Male Debt in Arkansas Throughout Arkansas, females graduate from college with more student debt than men. Lack of scholarships and the gender pay gap contribute to this problem. By Kirsten Baird, Coleman Bonner and Abby ZimmardiThe Razorback Reporter Female students graduate from college with an average $1,165 more student loan…Continue Reading Female Face Higher Student Loan Debt Than Men in Arkansas
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Withdrawal Debt Puts Pressure On Former Students Across the State
Students Who Don’t Finish College Still Face Student Loan Debt By Parker Tillson and Abbi RossThe Razorback Reporter Student debt after graduation is an issue for college students everywhere, but many of those who have dropped out or left school still face a debt burden. That debt can affect former students in various ways, making…Continue Reading Withdrawal Debt Puts Pressure On Former Students Across the State
First-Gen Students Work, Borrow to Pay For College
First-Gen Students Work, Borrow to Pay For College By Mary Fracchia, Mary Hennigan and Elena RamirezThe Razorback Reporter Aaron Alamo, a junior at the University of Arkansas, is the first in his family to attend college.His mother, a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, didn’t receive a good education. “She really wanted us to have a good…Continue Reading First-Gen Students Work, Borrow to Pay For College
Low & High Income Students Choose UofA Over Community College
Some community college students transfer to the UofA despite prospects of heavier student debt. The UofA ranks fourth highest in low-income student debt rates across the state, according to College Scorecard data from the 2016-17 academic year….Continue Reading Low & High Income Students Choose UofA Over Community College