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Esther is an education reporter for The Center Square. Please email her at ewickham@thecentersquare.com for tips or questions.

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WATCH: Report says more U.S. families are saving for college Original

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By Esther Wickham
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(The Center Square) – As taxpayers continue subsidizing higher education and student loan debt at $1.8 trillion, more American families are planning and saving for college, according to a new Sallie Mae report. The report, "How America Plans for College 2026," found 95% of high school students plan to pursue some form of education after graduation. Of those students, 62% plan to attend a two- or four-year college. Families are also placing greater emphasis on financial preparation.
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Feds plan for student loan interest rates could cost taxpayers Original

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By Esther Wickham
| The Center Square Verified
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education is reducing student loan interest rates for borrowers, but critics argue the move could cost taxpayers billions of dollars. The Education Department announced this week that federal student loan borrowers enrolled in automatic payments will be eligible for a 1% interest rate reduction beginning July 1. Borrowers who plan to enroll in auto pay by Sept.
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Illegal immigrants across U.S. get financial aid for college Original

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By Esther Wickham
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(The Center Square) – State financial aid continues to expand within higher education, allowing money to go to eligible illegal immigrant students. The increased spending is heating up debate over who should receive state taxpayers-funded higher education benefits.
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