For-Profit Colleges

Abrupt closure of Charlotte School of Law appears to end months-long saga over program's access to federal aid. But questions remain over which former students will be eligible for discharge of student loans and liability for taxpayers.

The Charlotte School of Law missed two deadlines set by state regulators and has asked for an extension to stay open.

The Obama administration shut down Globe U, but an affiliated university bought four of its Wisconsin campuses with the backing of the Trump administration and a state regulator with a tough reputation on for-profits.

Michael S. Roth discusses why we must resist efforts to restrict affirmative action.

By Michael S. Roth

Consumer advocates are concerned by the relatively large proportion of black women graduate students who attend for-profits.

Ted Mitchell brings a wide-ranging background to the American Council on Education, including work on reforms the higher education lobby group has opposed.

Dev Bootcamp, an early skills-training provider for software developers, struggled to find a viable business model. Experts predict other boot-camp closures or consolidations.

Shift on gainful-employment rule is latest move by Trump administration that pleases for-profit sector but dismays its critics.