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The Real Divide Over Higher Ed? Cost
Think tank survey finds majorities of Republicans view higher ed as valuable, but see individual students as benefiting from degrees.
How Families Navigate the Growing Cost of College
A New York University anthropologist argues in a new book that the middle class is increasingly defined by dilemmas over how to pay for college costs.
Growing Price Tag for College Shutdowns
The federal government has approved more than $43 million for debt cancellation for students of recently shuttered for-profit colleges. And the total costs are likely to grow.
Raising the Bar for Loan Forgiveness
The Trump administration's final borrower-defense regulations -- a key part of new approach to college accountability -- cut billions in potential loan relief for students who allege they were defrauded.
Veterans Turn Sights to 90-10 Rule
Veterans' organizations see negotiations over the Higher Education Act as an opportunity to tighten a federal exemption they say makes service members target of aggressive marketing by for-profit colleges.
Faster Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Veterans
Education Department says it will grant automatic loan forgiveness to disabled veterans -- a step that had been urged by Democrats and state attorneys general.
Contentious Choice for Student Borrower Advocate
Consumer groups say Trump administration's choice of industry executive for student loan ombudsman shows disregard for borrowers.
Turning Point for Student Loans
A new report shows student loans outpacing other household debt among most severely delinquent loans.