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Making Sallie Mae Pay
Federal regulators announce two settlements over alleged overcharging of military servicemembers and misrepresenting late fees to other borrowers.
Proposed Cost-Shifting in Australia
Students should pick up greater share of the costs of their university education, Australian government panel recommends.
The Future of Student Loans
With student borrowing rising -- and political concern about debt growing with it -- Inside Higher Ed today publishes a...
Default by Death
Federal officials say that some lenders, when a student's loan cosigner dies, declare an automatic default -- with no chance for the student to pay off what is owed.
Grants vs. Loans
Study finds that government grants have a positive impact on the graduation rates of low-income students, but unsubsidized loans counter that impact.
Collateral Damage
Congress expanded federal student loan default metrics to scrutinize for-profits, but community colleges are worried, too, at least one with good reason.
Higher Ed Cuts in GOP Budget
House Republicans unveil their 2015 budget proposal, which calls for a 10-year freeze on the maximum Pell Grant and would eliminate funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Stopping a Shortcut to In-State Tuition
Two Colorado companies promised to help out-of-state students get in-state tuition. Then the University of Colorado cracked down.