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A New Push to Create a 3-Year Degree Option
Higher education thought leaders and colleges are working together to create a three-year bachelor’s degree program that will offer all the value of a four-year degree—for less cost.
Tuition Increases Remain at a Historic Low
As tuition rises slowly, the amount of federal loans students and parents take on to finance higher education declines, the College Board’s annual report shows.
Judging a Degree by the Program, Not the College
Two new studies examine which degree programs at which institutions offer graduates the best chance of recouping their costs and repaying their loans.
The ‘Human Cost’ of Stranded Credits
A new report explores the lived experiences of students sidelined by college credits withheld because of unpaid debts owed to the institutions they attend.
How Much of a Relief?
Colleges and universities are paying off millions in unpaid balances owed to them by students. But advocates for reducing student loan debt say clearing these arrears puts only a small dent in students' overall debt loads
The Complexities of Free College
Scholars argue in a new report that implementing a nationwide free college program is more complicated than it sounds and there are better ways for the government to support low-income students.
Limited Access, Thwarted Opportunities
The requirements for tuition-free college programs can often create obstacles for adult learners who want to participate, according to a new report.
Despite Positive Experiences, Students Question Value of College
Survey finds students support their institutions and mostly plan to re-enroll -- but increasingly doubt whether education is worth the price.