Financial Health

Republicans in Congress press issue of improper payments by Department of Education and suggest possible subpoena of former student aid chief.

In several states, proposals seek to curb or end expensive grant programs that aren’t going to those who are most in need.

White House plan confirms drastic cuts to many programs while proposing to substantially alter loan programs.

In Indiana, encouraging students to pursue a full credit load is having a positive impact on students when the financial incentive is significant, according to a new analysis.

Colleges (and nontraditional providers) experiment with income-share agreements as innovation that could help some people afford education and training.

John M. Burdick provides an insider’s view as to why he thinks the New York State Excelsior Scholarship isn’t actually giving students free college.

The second chance for year-round Pell Grants also means a new opportunity for the U.S. Department of Education to get implementation right this go-round, Ben Miller writes.

Most students pay more for college than an affordability benchmark recommends, according to a new report, and some of the overspending is by choice.