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Biden Extends Pause on Loan Repayment
Federal student loans do not have to be repaid until Sept. 1. President also erases defaults for millions of students.
Clearing the ‘Final Obstacle’ to a Degree
New report suggests a microgrant program at Georgia State helps students complete their degrees faster and with less debt.
Opinion
Misreading Commonality for Collusion in Financial Aid
Questioning Confessions of a Community College Dean's critique of financial aid offers.
Education Department Clarifies Rules on Income-Share Agreements
The programs are loans, the department says. And the companies that offer them—and colleges—have obligations.
Earlier Aid Awards
Survey documents impact of earlier FAFSA thanks to two changes in federal rules for applying for financial aid. Other FAFSA news isn’t as good.
Legislation Expands Pell Grants but Excludes Online Ed
Community college leaders want to know why the proposal to expand Pell Grants to short-term programs excludes online learning.
States Warm to FAFSA Requirements
At least six states are considering legislation that would require high school seniors to fill out the federal financial aid form or sign a waiver opting out. Lawmakers say the policies would boost college enrollments and affordability.
Using Colleges’ Outcomes to Gauge Risk for Students
A framework developed to identify the riskiest colleges for veterans could be a model for state regulators and accreditors to spot colleges that could close or harm students.