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A Hispanic man in a suit at a podium
A Hispanic man in a suit at a podium

Department of Education Lends Colleges a Hand After FAFSA Backlash

February 6, 2024

The department is allocating $50 million and deploying staffers to help institutions adjust to the rocky FAFSA rollout. College leaders are underwhelmed.

Republican senator Bill Cassidy stands a podium next to Senators Joni Ernst and Shelley Moore Capito.
Republican senator Bill Cassidy stands a podium next to Senators Joni Ernst and Shelley Moore Capito.

‘Excuse After Excuse’: Republicans Slam Biden for FAFSA Launch

February 2, 2024

GOP senators say officials prioritized debt relief over rollout of the new aid application. The GAO will investigate what went wrong.

Virginia Foxx, a light-skinned older woman with white hair, walks in a hallway, wearing a red shirt and black blazer
Virginia Foxx, a light-skinned older woman with white hair, walks in a hallway, wearing a red shirt and black blazer

House Committee Advances GOP Plan to Overhaul Higher Ed

February 1, 2024

In a lengthy hearing Wednesday, Democrats argued the Republicans’ College Cost Reduction Act wouldn’t actually lower costs.

Bobby Scott speaks at a microphone.
Bobby Scott speaks at a microphone.

House Democrats Counter Republicans’ Vision for Higher Ed Reform

January 30, 2024

The Democrats’ newly released plan has three pillars: affordability, access and student support.

President Biden stands at a podium and next to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona
President Biden stands at a podium and next to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona

Biden Administration Looks to Clamp Down on Inclusive Access

January 29, 2024

For nearly a decade, universities have been able to automatically charge students for books and supplies, creating a system the Education Department says lacks transparency.