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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?
A Letter to the Emerging Director of Financial Aid
David R. Smedley offers insights for new financial aid directors—and their senior administrator bosses.
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.
Lawsuit Accuses Colleges of Price Fixing
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?
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.
Unlikely Enrollment Success Stories
Despite months of doomsaying for regional public universities, a number boasted surprisingly robust enrollment gains this fall. We took a closer look at six.
From Enrollment VP to Parent
Longtime enrollment professional Ryan J. Dougherty saw three disconnects and five surprising realities when he approached the college search as a parent.