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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.
Grad Student Debt Rising
New snapshot shows that borrowers are taking out more loans to pay for their advanced degrees across a range of disciplines.
Student Loans II: How Much Default?
The appropriate level of student loan debt and default for a college's graduates depends heavily on an institution's students and mission, write Jacob Gross and Nicholas Hillman.
Student Loans I: Yes, Something Is Wrong
Student loan debt and defaults are real problems -- but let's impose solutions that improve access for low-income students rather than scare them off, Karen Gross argues.
Debt Management Disarray
The Education Department's oversight of its debt management system has been lacking, say Congressional investigators and the agency's own inspector general.