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Washington senator Patty Murray, a Democrat, sits on the dais next to Maine senator Susan Collins, a Republican. The two lawmakers lead the Senate appropriations committee.
Washington senator Patty Murray, a Democrat, sits on the dais next to Maine senator Susan Collins, a Republican. The two lawmakers lead the Senate appropriations committee.

Senate Proposes $250 Pell Grant Increase

July 28, 2023

The Senate wants to give the Education Department more money; House Republicans would cut billions. Dueling budgets show the yawning gaps between the chambers.

A photo illustration showing the four higher education experts who spoke on the panel
A photo illustration showing the four higher education experts who spoke on the panel

House Subcommittee Members Disagree Over Higher Ed’s Value

July 28, 2023

Republicans argue that college prices are too high for inadequate outcomes and that institutions are to blame. Democrats focus their ire on for-profit colleges.

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

‘Untold Harm’: Education Department Discharges Loans of 7,400 CollegeAmerica Students

July 26, 2023

The Biden administration says the Colorado campuses of CollegeAmerica, a defunct for-profit college, lied to students, so the Education Department is forgiving their loans and offering refunds.

A sign saying "EBT accepted" sits in the window of a Queens, N.Y., bodega.
A sign saying "EBT accepted" sits in the window of a Queens, N.Y., bodega.

How the Farm Bill Could Affect Higher Education

July 25, 2023

The sprawling package of legislation will be updated this fall. Advocates want Congress to simplify SNAP in the new farm bill. Millions for agriculture research and facilities are also up for grabs.