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‘COVID Was the Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back’
William Paterson University says it’s saving the institution by cutting nearly 100 full-time professors over three years. Faculty members wonder what will be left to save.
‘Enough Is Enough’
Senator Elizabeth Warren has been one of the most vocal lawmakers when it comes to student loans and student debt. In an exclusive interview with Inside Higher Ed, she explains why.
The Dark Side of Lottery-Funded Scholarships
More and more states are creating lottery-funded scholarship programs, but they disproportionately hurt the people they’re often intended to help.
Relieving the Verification Burden
FAFSA verification can be a burden for students and institutions alike. College access advisers and financial aid administrators say data sharing and changing how the Education Department selects students for verification could provide relief.
Financial Aid Offices Face Staffing Shortages
The shortage of financial aid employees is especially worrisome given that the Department of Education is now planning to beef up its enforcement of federal student aid program rules.
Down to $40 Billion
The Biden administration and congressional Democrats cut the Build Back Better Act in half, leaving many higher education investments behind but boosting the maximum Pell Grant and funding for HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions.
Tuition Increases Remain at a Historic Low
As tuition rises slowly, the amount of federal loans students and parents take on to finance higher education declines, the College Board’s annual report shows.
The Struggles of Income-Driven Repayment
A new report outlines the challenges Black borrowers face with income-driven repayment plans, while another offers a solution -- all while the Department of Education is considering new possibilities for the plans.