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Young Families and Student Debt
Federal report shows families' student loan burden grows while other forms of debt decline, but suggests a slight slowing of the rate of increase in families' college-related debt.
Gambling on the Lottery
Lottery-based scholarships are popular and bring benefits, but often accompany other budget cuts and can fail to benefit students who most need funds, new report finds.
Feds Overhaul Servicing Contracts
Facing criticism that it doesn't properly oversee the companies managing student loan payments, the Education Department revamps its contracts.
Easier to Get PLUS
Education Department proposes rules to loosen requirements for obtaining a PLUS Loan. Black college advocates hail the changes, but consumer advocates worry the loans can be risky for low-income borrowers.
House Overhauls Tax Breaks
Lawmakers' overhaul of higher education tax benefits gives colleges and universities things to cheer and protest. They also approve a bill to boost student loan counseling.
Inequitable Access to Loans
An advocacy group's new report shows that nearly a million community college students -- including a disproportionate share of underrepresented minorities -- lack access to federal student loan programs.
Veterans vs. Land Grants
Veterans groups and public universities are at odds over federal legislation that would require state institutions to provide recent veterans with in-state tuition.
Twitter Fail
Education Department apologizes after image it posted on Twitter -- designed to encourage FAFSA completion -- angered many.