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ED Takes Another Step Toward Finalizing Loan Limits
The rule is slated to take effect July 1. However, significant pushback is anticipated from Congress and higher ed groups in the weeks to come.
High-Stakes Policy Talks Shed Light on ED’s Playbook
In negotiating loan caps, a Pell Grant expansion and accountability measures, the Education Department made few concessions and yet secured unanimous agreement. Here’s how they did it.
NEH Pours Millions Into Conservative-Aligned Projects
The Trump-overhauled National Endowment for the Humanities announced $75.1 million in grants. Western civilization, great books and other subjects conservatives support won big.
Nebraska Chancellor’s Hasty Exit Raises Questions
University of Nebraska–Lincoln chancellor Rodney Bennett left six months before his contract ended, with a $1.1 million exit package, amid faculty outrage over program cuts.
ED Panel Signs Off on New Earnings Test
One committee member abstained from the final vote, saying it was made clear that blocking consensus could put protections for students in undergraduate certificates at risk.
Oregon Higher Ed Body Recommends ‘Institutional Integration,’ Up to Mergers
Grad Loan Caps Could Hurt Students With Low Credit Scores
Researchers found that four in 10 borrowers have credit scores too low for private loans, raising concerns that the new borrowing limits could make grad school inaccessible.
ED Plans to ‘Harmonize’ Accountability Metrics
Department officials say they are creating a level playing field. Advocates and committee members say they are leaving students vulnerable.