Wall Street Journal Free Expression senior newsletter editor Emma Camp explains what grocery stores reveal about capitalism and why young Americans are opting out of enrolling in college on ‘Varney & Co.’ #foxbusiness #varney 0:07 — Grocery Stores Showcase the Power of American Capitalism 1:54 — Emma Camp Warns Government-Run Grocery Stores Could Mean Empty Shelves 2:30 — College Enrollment Crisis Hits Universities Across America 2:46 — Falling Birthrates Shrink the College-Age Population 2:59 — Student Debt Debate Fuels Shift Away From Traditional College Paths
The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll found that 54% of respondents agree that a student’s chosen major or field of study should be among the factors, while 31% disagree.
Following a confusing rollout of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s loan changes, some students couldn’t pay bills over summer, stoking fears about fall semester disbursements.
The cost of sending a student to college surged during the latest academic year, adding to concerns about whether expensive degrees are delivering enough value […] Source
AI:College costs surged by 10 percent during the most recent academic year, further fueling growing skepticism among families regarding the actual value and return on investment of higher education degrees. This sharp increase in tuition follows a broader trend of declining institutional quality and rising financial burdens that have left many Americans questioning whether traditional university paths are still worth the exorbitant price tag.Open
Non-British citizens account for one in five student loans in the United Kingdom, according to new research.
The rising share of foreign students taking out tuition and maintenance loans in the United Kingdom, many of whom do not repay them, has sparked concerns about waste, fraud, and abuse . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: The share of student loans going to non-citizens has risen from 10.2 percent to 19.3 percent. This means that the share of student loans going to non-citizens has roughly doubled over the past decade. Foreigners from the European Union (EU) represent a large portion of these non-citizens, especially Romanians, who account for one in 20. Foreign students were handed approximately £4 billion (~$5.4 billion) in tuition and maintenance loans overall. Foreign students are also 25 percent less likely to repay their…Open