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Federal Report Agrees Some Low-Income College Students Are Going Hungry
New report says federal agencies should improve public awareness of food assistance programs to help combat hunger among college students.
Opinion
Free College Denied
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid has a hidden trap that shuts students out, Katie Berger and Carrie Warick argue.
Opinion
A Policy That Harms the Neediest Students
Nivine Megahed describes how three-quarters of her institution's students must verify their financial aid applications -- and the toll it has taken on them.
Charter School Program Steps In to Fill Gaps in College Aid
KIPP expands its microgrant program to help alumni short on funds graduate from college.
Overhauling Rules for Higher Ed
The Education Department's proposals for upcoming negotiated rule-making process would narrow the responsibilities of accreditors and modify federal definitions for credit hour and distance education.
Skipping Free College and Federal Loans
Some California community colleges are turning down state money for free tuition to avoid participating in the federal loan program.
From Committee Chair to Boardroom
John Kline, former Republican chair of the House education committee, served on ECA's board. He blames the Education Department for not doing enough to keep the for-profit chain afloat.
DeVos Outlines ‘Rethinking’ of Higher Education
Secretary and Education Department officials today outline plans for looming accreditation reform negotiation, describing focus on credit transfer and credential inflation.