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Socioeconomic Gaps in Virginia Higher Ed
An “extraordinarily” detailed analysis of student-level data in Virginia shows low-income students were hit hardest as public colleges and universities raised tuition during Great Recession.
With Deregulatory Slant, A Higher Ed Act Push
As colleges press their case for reducing federal requirements, a top Republican says he's committed to finishing a rewrite of the Higher Education Act this year.
Scholarships for Sex
Financial aid director at North Idaho College arrested for using Craigslist to solicit students.
The Debate on Free Tuition at Community Colleges
"The Debate on Free Tuition at Community Colleges" is a compilation of articles on an idea gaining traction among policy...
In FAFSA Simplification, Complexity
How many questions are really needed? And how many just confuse?
Income-Based Repayment Costs Rising
Budget documents show Obama's planned expansion of his Pay As You Earn plan will add $9 billion to already-rising long-term cost of federal student loans.
Obama Seeks Funding Boost
Budget details president's signature higher ed proposals -- free community college, Pell bonuses for colleges and expanded tax credits -- and some student aid reforms with bipartisan appeal.
Change in Ohio
Governor wants to allow community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees. He also seeks some state aid for two-year students, who have been frozen out of program since 2009.