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Making the Second Time the Charm
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.
Choice and Student Debt
Most students pay more for college than an affordability benchmark recommends, according to a new report, and some of the overspending is by choice.
U.S. Alters Rules for Picking Student Loan Servicers
New federal memorandum rescinds previous guidance governing selection of loan servicers, removing some consumer protections.
IRS Debacle Sows Confusion, Hassles
Researchers say removal of an IRS tool for financial aid applicants may have slowed FAFSA submissions, while college aid groups warn that affected students could already be losing out on aid.
Year-Round Pell's Likely Return
Congressional Republicans and the Trump White House appear poised to bring back year-round Pell Grant eligibility, which the Obama administration and Congress nixed in 2012 over cost concerns.
Loan Forgiveness Uncertainty
Recent court filing by Department of Education fuels uncertainty about whether borrowers can count on contractors’ assertions that they qualify for federal debt relief program.
Student Debt and Home Buying
Federal Reserve Bank of New York study suggests student loans don't play a major role in limiting borrowers' ability to buy a home later.
Work-Study Worries
Many experts on the program agree it needs changing with a greater emphasis on low-income students. But few agree that the large cut being sought by the Trump administration will help.