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Easing Access to Public Benefits
A new report from the Center for Law and Social Policy recommends supplementing financial aid with other government assistance programs to help low-income students succeed in college.
Fall of a For-Profit
After years of allegations of deceptive marketing practices, for-profit Westwood College is no longer accepting new students after another multimillion-dollar agreement with a state attorney general.
Reversal on Recruiter Bonus Pay
The Obama administration loosens part of its ban on the types of bonuses colleges may pay admissions recruiters.
Ed Dept. in the Hot Seat
Lawmakers, government watchdogs question whether the Office of Federal Student Aid is up to the task of running the nation’s $1.2 trillion student loan system.
Recession-Era Woes Subside
The tuition hikes and high federal borrowing and default rates that hit higher education in the recession's wake continue to stabilize and diminish, according to the College Board.
Pell Grants in High School
The Obama administration will help some high school students pay for college courses while still in high school by allowing limited access to Pell Grants.
Debit Card Rules Finalized
The new rules include a prohibition on overdraft fees for campus debit cards and a requirement for colleges to publicly disclose agreements with banks and other financial institutions.
Student Debt, Rising Again
Annual report finds a 2 percent uptick in undergraduates' student loan burdens, and a 56 percent increase over 10 years.