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The Next Big Thing, Almost
Competency-based education is all the rage, except that no college has yet to go all-in. Panel discusses why, with Education Department official promising that feds won't stand in the way.
Doubling Down on Degrees
A plan for Indiana's colleges to expand their reach and double the state's woeful college attainment by 2025 has Republican support.
Loans and the Deficit
In deficit-minded times, student aid has already proven to be a potential casualty. As interest rates go up but need-based aid stays level, expect more of the same, experts say.
So Far, So Good
Predictions of calamity in transition to government-based student lending have not come to pass. But U.S. faces another daunting task: helping colleges help borrowers avoid default.
Dollars and Sense
In the midst of an economic crisis, financial literacy programs at colleges around the country are expanding.
Show Them the Money
Latino students need more information to get the most out of financial aid, study finds.