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Bankruptcy, Not Forgiveness, for Student Loans
The current headlong rush to make student debt forgivable does nothing to encourage prudent borrowing and discourage tuition increases, writes Jenna Ashley Robinson. Making some loans dischargeable in bankruptcy would send better signals.
Who Deserves Affordable Care?
With more institutions cutting adjunct hours as new health care requirements approach, higher education officials are pushing for more guidance from the government on what to do.
Rethinking Grants and Loans
A white paper, part of the Gates Foundation's project on financial aid, from the National College Access Network calls for overhauling the student aid system to focus on underrepresented students.
Those College PSAs May Help
Videos and other material making postsecondary education seem accessible appear to encourage college-going behaviors, study finds.
A White House Departure
Zakiya Smith, who helped guide higher ed policy for President Obama, leaves for a think tank. College officials will miss her.
Low Payoff
Report finds that state merit aid programs have only a small effect on whether graduates stay in-state after college.
Who's In Charge?
Obama has sketched an ambitious higher education agenda for his second term, but it's unclear who at the Education Department will be in charge of implementing it.
Other People’s Money
Policy change in Iowa reflects increased public skepticism about using tuition revenue for financial aid. Will such shifts end an unfair burden on middle-class students or abandon low-income students?