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Senator Bill Cassidy and others speak at a podium about their latest proposal to lower the cost of higher education.
Senator Bill Cassidy and others speak at a podium about their latest proposal to lower the cost of higher education.

Republicans Unveil Sweeping Higher Education Legislation

June 15, 2023

Although not likely to become law anytime soon, the package of bills shows that Senate Republicans are ready to step up to the plate on higher education policy.

A pair of hands with dark skin works on filling out a form with a pen while another hand with dark skin points at the form with another pen.
A pair of hands with dark skin works on filling out a form with a pen while another hand with dark skin points at the form with another pen.

Parent PLUS Loans a ‘Double-Edged Sword’ for Black Families

June 14, 2023

As more families with fewer resources turn to Parent PLUS loans to afford higher education, policy makers need to seek broader reforms to improve college affordability, a new study says.

A green line on a chart shows the increasing rates of delinquency among student loan borrowers in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's sample.
A green line on a chart shows the increasing rates of delinquency among student loan borrowers in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's sample.

More Borrowers at Risk of Defaulting

June 12, 2023

With student loan payments set to resume, a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report shows more borrowers are struggling. “The situation is worse than we could have imagined,” one advocate said.

A sign that says The Fiscal Responsibility Act rests on a podium as Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks behind it.
A sign that says The Fiscal Responsibility Act rests on a podium as Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks behind it.

‘Tough Choices’ Ahead on Federal Budget

June 8, 2023

Lawmakers voted to not spend more money on domestic programs in order to avert default. That doesn’t leave much wiggle room for appropriators to increase the Pell Grant or give more money to Federal Student Aid.