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Another Push for Debit Card Rules
Department of Education’s inspector general joins other federal investigators in calling for stricter rules on campus debit cards, as the agency contemplates new regulations on the products.
Cash Is Still King
The impact of rising costs in a post-recession economy on the concerns and decisions of incoming freshmen is stronger than ever, an annual survey shows.
CFPB vs. ITT
Consumer protection bureau's first action against a for-profit college signals how aggressively the watchdog agency plans to use its enforcement powers in the industry.
Risk Management
The U.S. Education Department must do more to prevent financial aid fraud in distance education, a federal audit says.
Swift Changes to Aid Sites
Responding to unusually detailed criticism from a member of Congress last week, dozens of colleges change the wording of their financial aid websites.
Following Student Veterans
Federal agency releases new college comparison site for student veterans and data about where they are enrolled, earning praise from both for-profit colleges and their critics.
Financial Aid Fee Flap
Congressman accuses elite colleges of misleading students into believing they must fill out fee-based form to qualify for federal aid.
No Interest-Rate Crystal Ball
A new federal report says that it's impossible to set interest rates on federal student loans in advance so that the government breaks even on the program.