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Gambling on the Lottery
Lottery-based scholarships are popular and bring benefits, but often accompany other budget cuts and can fail to benefit students who most need funds, new report finds.
Kicked Out for Nonpayment
Kentucky State University tells a fourth of its student body to leave because they haven't paid their bills.
Feds Overhaul Servicing Contracts
Facing criticism that it doesn't properly oversee the companies managing student loan payments, the Education Department revamps its contracts.
Easier to Get PLUS
Education Department proposes rules to loosen requirements for obtaining a PLUS Loan. Black college advocates hail the changes, but consumer advocates worry the loans can be risky for low-income borrowers.
XBA Certificate for Veterans
Fullbridge gets into the credential business by partnering with Concordia University Chicago on new graduate certificate aimed at veterans of the U.S. military.
The Default Trap
Community colleges ask Washington for help on a federal loan-default measure they say is snagging colleges where relatively few students borrow.
Student Debt on Campaign Trail
As Democrats look to keep their grip on the U.S. Senate, they’re touting their support of legislation to let borrowers refinance their debt at lower interest rates.
Who's Responsible?
At Senate hearing, state and federal officials point fingers at one another when discussing who can fix issues of college cost and access.