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Accessibility for Blind Borrowers
The U.S. Department of Education will be required to make student loan information more accessible both online and in print as part of a settlement.
College Affordability, Upfront
A trio of think tanks and advocacy groups, lamenting the declining purchasing power of the Pell Grant, call for bold federal and state guarantee for low-income college students.
Default Rates Dip (Slightly)
The default rate on federal loans edges down as 21 colleges face sanctions for having rates that exceed the legal threshold.
Boost for Need-Based Aid
States last year kept their spending on student aid roughly the same -- but they invested more heavily in grant programs based on financial need rather than merit.
Young Families and Student Debt
Federal report shows families' student loan burden grows while other forms of debt decline, but suggests a slight slowing of the rate of increase in families' college-related debt.
Gambling on the Lottery
Lottery-based scholarships are popular and bring benefits, but often accompany other budget cuts and can fail to benefit students who most need funds, new report finds.
Feds Overhaul Servicing Contracts
Facing criticism that it doesn't properly oversee the companies managing student loan payments, the Education Department revamps its contracts.
Easier to Get PLUS
Education Department proposes rules to loosen requirements for obtaining a PLUS Loan. Black college advocates hail the changes, but consumer advocates worry the loans can be risky for low-income borrowers.