Student Aid Policy

In lawsuit filed against Betsy DeVos, Education Corporation of America argues that it needs major financial restructuring but that campuses will have to close without federal student aid.

New annual data from the College Board show that college tuition and fees have moderated since the recession, with public college prices dropping slightly this year. But they may rise again soon.

The private historically black institution in Georgia says it will seek a new accreditor after a federal judge rules that a regional agency can withdraw its stamp of approval, blocking access to federal financial aid.

Some community colleges have found innovative partnerships with their public housing authorities may help combat student homelessness.

Colleges worry the federal student aid verification process singles out more low-income students and may be stopping them from receiving grants.

Education Department says it won't meet November deadline to overhaul borrower-defense and gainful-employment rules, raising the stakes for legal challenges to the Obama-era regulations.

Advocates hope new myStudentAid mobile app will mean more applicants finish the FAFSA.

A growing number of colleges are trying to help poor students meet their basic needs and remove barriers that keep them from graduating.