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Changing Court Attitudes on Bankruptcies
Recent court rulings could show more willingness to let people discharge student loans through bankruptcy, but advocates say need for legislation remains.
Opinion
The Candidates' Higher Ed Bidding Wars
Any proposal to spend federal dollars on higher education should concentrate on those who actually need the help, for otherwise it is money wasted, argues David Kirp.
Positive Picture for State Higher Ed Funding
All but three states reported year-over-year increases in funding for public higher education, annual survey of state financing finds.
Haverford Tackles Loan Debt
New program tries to address student debt concerns after college dropped no-loan policy. Can its targeted, relatively inexpensive model work?
Cuts Averted in Budget Deal
Congressional budget deal includes meaningful increases in funding for higher education and scientific research, ignoring deep slashes proposed by the Trump administration.
Federal Loans and ISAs
Trump administration plans to create an experiment where a limited group of colleges could take on students' federal loan debt and have them repay it through income-share agreements.
Next Steps Uncertain After Bipartisan Agreement
The U.S. Senate education committee announced a bipartisan amendment that would permanently fund HBCUs and simplify the FAFSA. Its chances in the House are uncertain, and advocates disagree on whether an HEA authorization will follow.
Wealthy Students' Borrowing Spikes
A new report found that wealthy students borrowed more frequently and borrowed larger sums in recent years, outpacing borrowing increases among less well-off students.