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Students Organize Their Own Aid Networks

As campus closures strain low-income students, undergrads at over a dozen universities have started large "mutual aid" networks and fundraisers to defray costs.

Will Trump's Promise Really Help Borrowers?

President Trump got attention for promising to waive the interest on student loans. But experts say it's unclear if borrowers will pay less. Or even if it's legal.

The Campus Closure Divide

A growing number of colleges and universities close or cancel in-person classes while others keep running as usual. Why are institutions responding differently?

GOP-Led Senate Joins House in Rebuking DeVos on Loan Forgiveness

Ten Senate Republicans joined Democrats in backing a resolution opposing Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's borrower-defense rule, following a similar measure passed by the House.
Opinion

Coronavirus Could Cause a Long-Term Higher Ed Crisis

Years of budget cuts and failure to address basic student needs make higher education potentially unequipped to deal with a crisis like this, Mark Huelsman warns.

Planning for Coronavirus With Fewer Resources

As elite institutions close campuses or switch to online courses, regional and community colleges are planning for the worst. How will they fare?
Opinion

Foreign Gifts to U.S. Colleges and Universities: Why They Matter

The generosity of donors who are not even resident in this country yet who choose to support our colleges and universities should be celebrated, argues Sue Cunningham.

Are Any Colleges Insured Against Coronavirus Fallout?

As the coronavirus spreads across the United States and the world, colleges are deciding how to protect not only their students, but their wallets.