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Untangling the Bungled FAFSA Launch
Politics, priorities and a set of unforced errors unraveled the Education Department’s best-laid plans for a federal aid overhaul. Critics say they should have seen it coming.
U.S. Wants to Let States Enforce Their Own Regulations for Online Education
As the Biden administration eyes regulatory changes aimed at improving consumer protections for students, institutions worry about unintended consequences.
Colleges Worry Pell Grant Expansion Could Set ‘Dangerous Precedent’
House lawmakers are proposing to charge wealthy colleges for unpaid student loans, using the money for students in short-term workforce training programs.
Does Higher Ed Lead to a Living Wage? It Depends.
A new analysis found that more than 1,000 colleges failed to meet a “generous” threshold for postgraduate earnings, raising concern about the return on investment for some students.
With Harvard Subpoena, Congress Sends Higher Ed a Message
The information demands escalate a brewing battle between Congress and Harvard that some experts worry could undermine higher education more broadly.