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Student with a backpack and the word QuestBridge on her shirt
Student with a backpack and the word QuestBridge on her shirt

Selective Colleges Double Down on QuestBridge

February 6, 2025

The program, which places promising low-income students at selective colleges, is seeing record early-admit rates and new university partnerships. What’s behind the surge in interest?

White man in suit in front of brown-skinned man in uniform
White man in suit in front of brown-skinned man in uniform
A man with money signs in glasses stands in front of a glowing storm
A man with money signs in glasses stands in front of a glowing storm

State Higher Ed Funding Up, but ‘Volatility’ Looms

February 4, 2025

States allocated more money to higher ed this fiscal year. But with shrinking state budgets and heightened scrutiny of institutional spending, there’s no indication the uptick will continue.

A ripped FAFSA form with scotch tape on it
A ripped FAFSA form with scotch tape on it

Insiders Reflect on the Scramble to Fix the FAFSA

January 30, 2025

Last year’s rollout of the revamped federal aid form was a disaster. The Education Department’s efforts to get it on track could reshape the agency that oversees student aid.