LuLu Victoria-Lacy and Randi Spiker | Grad Wages and Rights at FIU Life in Miami as a graduate student is a financial struggle. After paying monthly rent, I (Lulu) am usually left with $120 a week to cover groceries, transportation, wifi, etc. $50 each week goes back to FIU to pay semester school fees, leaving […]
Melanie Arougueti/Staff Writer Even though student loans are one of America’s biggest crises, they should not be forgiven. However, they should also not be forgotten. The issue has been at the center of debate between the 2020 Democratic candidates, who are either offering tuition-free college or forgiving student loans altogether. Candidates like Reps. John Delaney, […]
Rebeca Piccardo/Contributing Writer Students that cannot cover their financial needs through Florida Prepaid, scholarships or grants have the option to borrow money through subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans. However, the interest rates on federal student loans could change in the next year, affecting students who will have to take on a greater amount of debt […]
