college students

CFPB: Student Banking Products Have Unusually High Fees
CFPB: Student Banking Products Have Unusually High Fees
December 19, 2023  |  CFPB

American college students’ first bank accounts might end up being their worst bank accounts. A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finds that many college-sponsored...

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College Students Want More From The Dining Hall Than Food
College Students Want More From The Dining Hall Than Food
September 01, 2023  |  ResTech

As students return to college and university campuses for their fall semesters, PYMNTS research reveals that today’s young consumers demand more options than just traditional...

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DoorDash Steps Up Student Deals as Gen Z Cuts Back
DoorDash Steps Up Student Deals as Gen Z Cuts Back
February 01, 2023  |  Delivery

DoorDash, looking to secure the loyalty of Gen Z amid inflation, is adding more perks. The aggregator announced Wednesday (Feb. 1) a partnership with education...

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The Struggles Of Crafting Digital Disbursements For University Students
The Struggles Of Crafting Digital Disbursements For University Students
February 13, 2020  |  Disbursements

Checks may be cumbersome and flawed, but they persist as one of the top methods by which businesses, legal firms and universities pass refunds to...

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Ohio University On Paper Checks And The Higher Ed Financial Aid Catch 22
Ohio University On Paper Checks And The Higher Ed Financial Aid Catch 22
February 12, 2020  |  Disbursements

Real-time or instant payments have proved their worth to the businesses — and individuals — that need quick transactions to stay afloat. The benefits of...

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Treasury Opposes UK’s Plans For EU Tuition Spike
Treasury Opposes UK’s Plans For EU Tuition Spike
April 28, 2019  |  Brexit

Theresa May, the prime minister of the U.K., is expected to face backlash over a proposal in which EU nations would pay the same rate...

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College Payments Co UMB Blackboard Transact Could Sell For $720M
College Payments Co UMB Blackboard Transact Could Sell For $720M
February 13, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Providence Equity Partners is reportedly looking at takeover offers for UMB Blackboard Transact, a campus-focused payments company that could sell for around $720 million. According...

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