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Category: Financial Aid (Education)
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Did Charlie Javice’s 147-Member Legal Team Expense $529 in Gummy Bears?
JPMorgan has had to pay tens of millions in legal costs for the convicted fraudster. It wants the public to see a newly unredacted list of itemized expenses.
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JPMorgan Had to Pay for Charlie Javice’s Legal Fees — and Her Restaurant Bills
When prosecutors accused Charlie Javice of fraud, JPMorgan was forced to pay for her defense. The bank is not happy about her “shocking” spending.
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How Helpful is Niche’s College Cost Comparison Tool?
Niche is the latest company to help families predict what they might pay. If only colleges would do more.
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Republicans Demand Information From the College Board and Firms That Help Set College Prices
In letters to consultants and the College Board, House and Senate Judiciary leaders invoked antitrust law and asked how student data feeds pricing algorithms.
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Charlie Javice Sentenced to 85 Months in Prison for Fraud
A federal jury in March had found Ms. Javice guilty for faking customer lists during JPMorgan Chase’s $175 million acquisition of her start-up.
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Why Won’t Some Colleges Publish Their Common Data Sets?
The Common Data Set can help prospective students know how much aid they could get to pay for college. Why don’t all schools provide it?
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The FAFSA Form Is Coming on Time This Year. For a Change.
The federal form, used to determine financial aid, will be available to the public on Oct. 1. Technical glitches that delayed the form for the past two years are said to have been resolved.
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Good News for College Students: You May See a Dip in Student Loan Rates
A small decline in interest rates on federal loans for next school year is the first in five years. It comes amid turmoil in student loan and financial aid programs.
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Tips for Navigating the ‘Chaotic System’ of Student Loan Repayments
Experts say recent graduates with loans should choose the repayment option that makes the most sense for them now and expect to make adjustments later.
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Who Decides How Much You Pay for College? Here’s How Tuition Costs Are Set.
Schools turn to little-known consultants, owned by private equity firms, to find applicants and calculate scholarships. Here’s how that affects the price you pay.
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Charlie Javice Found Guilty of Defrauding JPMorgan in $175 Million Acquisition
Federal prosecutors convinced a jury that Ms. Javice faked much of her customer list before selling her start-up, Frank, to the bank.