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Senate Deal Would Revive Perkins
Bipartisan agreement would renew the expired loan program for two years -- but with some new eligibility restrictions that concern colleges.
Another Department Departure
Jamienne Studley, the No. 2 higher ed official at the Education Department, will leave this month after a frenetic two and a half years.
Promise Provides Enrollment Boost
Tennessee Promise drives dramatic increases in freshman enrollments at the state's two-year institutions.
Ed Dept. in the Hot Seat
Lawmakers, government watchdogs question whether the Office of Federal Student Aid is up to the task of running the nation’s $1.2 trillion student loan system.
Recession-Era Woes Subside
The tuition hikes and high federal borrowing and default rates that hit higher education in the recession's wake continue to stabilize and diminish, according to the College Board.
Debit Card Rules Finalized
The new rules include a prohibition on overdraft fees for campus debit cards and a requirement for colleges to publicly disclose agreements with banks and other financial institutions.
Student Debt, Rising Again
Annual report finds a 2 percent uptick in undergraduates' student loan burdens, and a 56 percent increase over 10 years.
Suing Student Loan Servicers
In a decision hailed by consumer advocates, a federal appeals court rules that a major student loan agency is not immune from lawsuits.