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‘The Gloves Have Come Off’: Lawmakers Ramp Up Scrutiny of Higher Ed
December 19, 2023
Republicans are eyeing ways to penalize and punish elite institutions amid controversies over how they’ve responded to antisemitic incidents.
Frustration Mounts Over Biden’s Latest Debt Relief Plans
December 18, 2023
Months of talks over how to forgive student loans for borrowers only highlighted how contentious the issue is—and how fraught the path ahead looks in 2024.
House Committee Advances Pell Grant Expansion
December 13, 2023
Key lawmakers on the education committee say they are open to reconsidering a provision that would cut off federal student loans to the nation’s wealthiest private colleges.
Bipartisan Progress on Pell Grant Expansion, but Hurdles Remain
December 12, 2023
The House wants to expand the Pell Grant to shorter career training programs. To pay for it, a new bill would cut off federal student loans to the nation’s wealthiest private colleges, starting in July.