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Fewer 18-Year-Olds Enrolled in College This Fall
New data shows enrollment among 18-year-old freshmen dropped this year. Some higher ed experts say last year’s botched FAFSA rollout is at least partly to blame.
Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time?
The federal aid form could officially launch this week. Hopes for a smooth financial aid cycle, and the Education Department’s chance at redemption, are on the line.
Study: Short-Term Pell May Not Improve Employment
House Passes FAFSA Deadline Act
FAFSA Will Launch Ahead of Schedule
Financial Aid’s Foggy Future
Whatever happens to the Education Department, Trump’s second term could have major implications for federal financial aid—and the students who rely on it.
ED, USDA Partner to Boost Access to Food Benefits Program
The Education and Agriculture Departments’ plan to improve students’ access to food benefits is long overdue, experts say. But there are concerns the Trump administration could scrap the deal.
U.S. Erred in Denying Grand Canyon Nonprofit Status, Appeals Court Rules
Judges say the Education Department used the wrong legal standard when the Christian for-profit institution once again sought to become a nonprofit.