Emma Kerr

Reporter

Emma Kerr is the paying for college reporter at U.S. News & World Report. Prior to joining U.S. News, she covered education in Maryland for the Frederick News-Post and made stops at the Chronicle of Higher Education and the Daily Beast, among others. She graduated from the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor, where she studied English and international studies and began her career as a news reporter at its student newspaper, The Michigan Daily. You can connect with her on Twitter at @EmmaRKerr.

College Closings and Financial Aid

When schools like ITT Tech and Corinthian Colleges close abruptly, borrowers may have their federal student loans discharged.

When to Stop Paying Student Loans

Some financial advisors suggest prioritizing payments for other debt with higher interest rates over student loans.

14 Facts About Parent PLUS Loans

Parent PLUS loan borrowers take out a little more than $1,000 on average, one study found.

11 Surprising College Fees

The price of attending college, on top of tuition, can cost an extra $2,000 to $3,000 a year in fees, experts say.

Colleges Where Grads Owe the Most

The class of 2018 borrowed an average of $50,510 at these schools, U.S. News data shows.

Financial Aid for Incarcerated Students

College financial aid for people in prison and their children comes from a breadth of sources.

How to Find Scholarships for College

High school students and undergraduates should consider these expert tips on how to find college scholarships.

Find Lowest College Costs By Income

Average annual costs can range from zero to tens of thousands of dollars depending on a student's household income.

Use 529 Plan Funds to Pay Student Loans

A new law allows borrowers to use 529 college savings plans to pay off student loan debt.

FUTURE Act: What Students Should Know

New legislation will shorten and simplify the application for college federal financial aid.

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