Planning on Student Loan Forgiveness? Be Careful
A recent GAO report found that the Education Department’s student loan forgiveness program isn’t working out so well for borrowers.
Education
How Can Engineers Working in the Federal Government Advance Their Careers?
A master’s degree can help advance an engineer’s career with the federal government, but it is important to be sure the degree is relevant to the specific profession.
More Tuition Discounts Available for Federal Employees
OPM has announced the addition of four new academic institutions to its tuition discount program for federal employees.
Is a Graduate Degree Worth It?
Is getting an advanced degree worth it? The author looks at some of the considerations as well as pros and cons.
OPM Announces New Tuition Discounts for Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management has announced academic agreements with four new schools to provide tuition discounts and/or scholarships to federal employees.
Penn State World Campus to Offer Discounted Tuition for Federal Employees
Federal employees will now be eligible for discounted tuition rates at Penn State World Campus thanks to a new agreement just announced by the Office of Personnel Management.
CMU to Offer 15% Discount on Tuition for Federal Employees
OPM and Central Michigan University have announced an agreement to give federal workers and their families discounts on tuition.
Discounted Higher Ed Classes Now Available for Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management and Excelsior College have announced an agreement that will allow federal employees to take higher education classes at a reduced rate.
House Republicans Propose Increasing Retirement Contributions to Fund Student Loans
In a letter to President Obama, House Republicans have suggested increasing federal employee retirement contributions as one of two possible options to fund an extended 3.40% interest rate for student loans.
Are You Missing Out on Valuable Benefits?
Here are a few benefits of working for the federal government that you may not know about and may want to take advantage of once you see the list of possibilities.
