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Trump’s Accreditation Overhaul Advances
The administration proposed sweeping changes to how accreditors evaluate institutions that officials say will lower the cost of college. Critics are skeptical.
Workforce Pell Regulations Finalized
The final rule that will be used to implement Workforce Pell—an expanded version of the long-standing financial aid program—was finalized...
Debating How to Create Higher Ed Accountability at AEI
Policy experts generally agree more value-based accountability is needed in higher ed, but questions remain about how best to execute those goals and what the consequences of existing measures should be.
2026 FAFSA Completion Rate Hits Record High
A record share of the high school Class of 2026 has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the...
Questions Raised About Change to FSA Website
The Office of Federal Student Aid’s website exhibited a subtle change Wednesday: The FSA logo, which normally reads “Federal Student...
Financial Aid Administrators Wave the Red Flag Over OBBBA Time Crunch
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators says institutions could be penalized for decisions they were forced to make with limited guidance.
GAO Report Shows FAFSA Simplification Paid Off
The FAFSA Simplification Act, passed by Congress in 2020, has met its goals, with more students eligible for the Pell...
Fewer Immigrant Families Submitting FAFSAs in California
The drop in applications is raising alarms among California advocacy groups about a potential “college access crisis.”