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Bankruptcy, Not Forgiveness, for Student Loans
The current headlong rush to make student debt forgivable does nothing to encourage prudent borrowing and discourage tuition increases, writes Jenna Ashley Robinson. Making some loans dischargeable in bankruptcy would send better signals.
Low Payoff
Report finds that state merit aid programs have only a small effect on whether graduates stay in-state after college.
Four More Years
In many ways, President Obama's re-election represents a continuation. But he has already hinted at some of his higher education plans for his second term.
Other People’s Money
Policy change in Iowa reflects increased public skepticism about using tuition revenue for financial aid. Will such shifts end an unfair burden on middle-class students or abandon low-income students?
Breaking Gridlock for Veterans
Protections for veterans lead the way in Washington's higher education accountability push, as veterans' groups and college lobbyists, while sometimes at odds, look for common ground.
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My Goddamned Book
So many issues, so little time. The book Wick Sloane would write if he weren't too busy teaching (and feeding) his students.
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Fixing Student Aid, for Students
Young Invincibles offers a roadmap for reforming federal financial assistance -- putting recipients first.
Some College, No Degree, No Pell
Changes to grant eligibility are hitting transfer students, and returning dropouts, particularly hard.