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The Agenda Behind Accreditation ‘Reform’
Accreditation does need reform, but the Trump administration seeks to weaponize it to push an impoverished vision for higher ed, Jeremy D. Penn writes.
At Senate Hearing, College Presidents Warn Against Pell Cuts
Leaders of Christian, historically Black and community colleges appeared before the Republican-controlled Senate committee. Democrats took the opportunity to argue against House GOP proposals, including cutting Pell.
McMahon Plays Defense on the Hill
The education secretary sparred with congressional Democrats over sweeping cuts to her department at a fiery House committee hearing.
Another ‘Breakdown’ in Federal Student Aid?
Financial aid officers report widespread problems with the federal student aid system after Education Department layoffs, including processing delays they say could affect the current cycle.
Education Dept. Urges Judge to Uphold Gainful Employment Rule
Education Department Releases New Foreign Gifts Data
Congress Could Make Paying for College Even More Complicated
House Republicans proposed sweeping changes to financial aid, federal loans and program cost estimates that could make paying for college more challenging and expensive.
TRIO on the Chopping Block
The Trump administration wants to eliminate the federally funded student support program. That could be devastating for low-income students and the institutions that serve them.