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More Confusion Over Emergency Aid
The Education Department appeared ready to issue a rule limiting who can get the CARES Act's emergency aid grants but backed off at the last minute.
Continued Confusion Over CARES Act Money
Education Department caused confusion twice in recent days by saying it won't enforce guidance on who can receive the CARES Act's emergency grants.
House Dems Want Billions for States, Colleges
House Democrats unveil a $3 trillion proposal, including tens of billions for colleges. But Senate Republicans say, "It's not going anywhere."
Report: Living Expenses, Not Tuition, Are the Problem
New report finds that financial aid mostly has kept up with rising tuition prices. But living expenses are another story.
Opinion
Emergency Grants: Congress Must Step In
Even after all of the funds are disbursed, the program will be overshadowed by implementation challenges caused by the U.S. Department of Education, argues Justin Draeger.
Colleges Scramble to Administer Emergency Aid
The coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of students in need of financial assistance. The race to meet that need has been slowed by red tape and insufficient funding.
Windfall for Small Colleges
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is coming under fire for spreading millions in stimulus aid to institutions with barely any students, while other colleges struggle.
Work-Study Pay Loss
Students at some institutions have lost much-needed income from work-study jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic.