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Listen: A College Bridge Program for Incarcerated Students

In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear about a recently launched college bridge program that improves college readiness for students enrolled in higher education programs in prison.

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Stress Testing the FAFSA

The Education Department wrapped up phase one of the federal aid form’s limited rollout last week, seeking out early bugs and reassurance for families shell-shocked from last year’s fiasco. Are they passing their own test?

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Opinion

A Letter to the Emerging Director of Financial Aid

David R. Smedley offers insights for new financial aid directors—and their senior administrator bosses.

Lawsuit Over Ivy League Sport Scholarship Ban Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a class action lawsuit from current and former student athletes who challenged the Ivy League’s ban...

Lawsuit Accuses Colleges of Price Fixing

A class action lawsuit filed Monday accuses 40 of the most highly selective private American colleges and universities, as well...
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Disparities in the American Dream

For immigrant families of color, affording the full costs of college is still often out of reach, even after generations in this country, according to a new data analysis.

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Has the OPM Market Already Imploded?

A new report shows institutions are turning away from beleaguered online program managers en masse. Is it the end of the road for a once-thriving sector?

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Despite Reputation Drop, American Universities Remain Top-Ranked Globally

Times Higher Education’s 2025 World University Rankings show that while U.S. universities are well represented among top institutions, their collective reputation has declined over the past decade.