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Private Colleges Give Ground on Student Data
Lobbying group for independent colleges says it's open to expanding federal data collection on student outcomes but remains opposed to student-level database favored by public colleges and many policy makers.
Report Dings Tax Deduction for High-Income Grad Students
A new report argues for letting a tax deduction that benefits high-earning grad students expire. It's part of a drumbeat of proposals to restrict federal benefits for graduate students.
New Questions on Racial Disparity and Student Debt
Early takeaways from new federal data show lower proportion of some nontraditional student types and racial disparities in graduate borrowing.
Private Lenders Eye Graduate Loan Market
Private-sector companies say they're ready to expand footprint in student loan market (again) as they push for new caps on federal lending to graduate students.
University Revokes 50-Plus Full-Ride Scholarships; Recipients Did Nothing Wrong
If officials award more scholarships than budgeted for, should students lose funds? Is it fair to take away funds only from international students?
A Push to Meet Full Need
How Lawrence University, without a mega-endowment, is raising money to join a small group of institutions.
For Students in Debt, Bitcoin on Their Minds
Survey findings suggest one in five college students pours extra financial aid dollars into trendy yet risky investments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
More Aid for Student Parents
Congress triples federal funding for low-income student parents, and advocates welcome the support -- the first new investment in years -- but say much more is needed.