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Excusing Loan Payments vs. Paying Them

Stimulus package from Senate Republicans would give student loan borrowers a three-month break from making payments, a different approach from Senate Democrats.

Worry, Hope for Community Colleges

A public health crisis and a global recession have hit higher education at the same time. What could the future look like for open-access colleges, which serve the most vulnerable?

Will For-Profits Bounce Back?

Are for-profit colleges poised to bounce back in the newly begun recession? Or are their glory days behind them?

Florida Merger Bill Shelved, but for How Long?

Controversial bill came out of the blue, according to critics at public colleges. Supporters in the Legislature say it will likely be reconsidered next year.

Should Feds Make Students' Loan Payments During Crisis?

As Congress considers giving many Americans a $2,000 payment to stimulate the economy, advocates are pushing for more help for those with student loans.

Overdue: Closing Libraries

While many colleges and universities have closed their libraries, others say they can't operate without keeping them open.

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.