Filter & Sort
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.
Opinion
'Creditocracy' in America
How much remains of democratic principles when a society is sunk in financial debt? Scott McLemee starts checking the books.
Killing Off a Success
Why is the University of Virginia backing away from a student aid policy that succeeded in attracting more low-income students? And why is UNC standing by a similar policy?
Congress Takes Note
A new report on the impact of adjunct labor marks a new level of interest in Washington about the changing nature of the higher education workforce.
Ratings Alternative
Association of public universities says Obama ratings system could create "perverse incentives," but supports linking receipt of aid to performance on key metrics.
Taking on Sallie Mae
The federal government needs to do a better job of overseeing the companies it hires to service student loans, especially the largest player, a new report says.
Tracking Alternative Credentials
U.S. Census Bureau's first-of-its-kind report on the 25 percent of adults who hold a non-degree credential could influence policy and how college completion is viewed.