We all know the way we fund college in this country is a mess, and that our current student loan debt situation is unsustainable. As higher education costs continue to rise and the value of some ...

Your degree evaluation is where the registrar’s office records which requirements you have completed for your degree and which you still need to fulfill. Check your degree evaluation regularly to make ...

BOSTON — Gabriel Toro choked up behind his mask as he described the lengths it took him to complete his bachelor’s degree at the University of Massachusetts Boston. This story also appeared in GBH ...

College degrees in order of education level start with an associate degree, followed by a bachelor's degree, master's, and doctorate. This guide introduces each degree and details time lengths, ...

It’s been five years since California and other states started blocking colleges from withholding students’ transcripts for unpaid bills, with the federal government adding restrictions. But some ...

Starting July 2024, most colleges are no longer allowed to withhold transcripts if you owe an unpaid balance or defaulted on a student loan. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are ...

A law school admissions officer reading your transcript has likely reviewed thousands of transcripts before. Even if applicants with multiple undergraduate degrees are rare, admissions offices ...

If you’ve ever taken a college course, you have an academic record. If you need to verify your academic credentials, such as when you’re applying to a new school or for employment, you may be asked ...

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U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona this month said colleges withholding transcripts from students who owe them money drives inequitable outcomes, marking the first time ever the nation's top ...