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House Republicans Aim to Pass Higher Ed Overhaul
The wide-ranging legislation likely won’t move forward in the Senate but serves as a marker for Republicans’ higher ed priorities in the next Congress.
Opinion
A New Attitude: Why McMahon Isn’t DeVos 2.0
Daniel A. Collier writes that Linda McMahon’s approach as secretary of education may not mirror that of Betsy DeVos.
Borrowers Plead With Biden for Debt Relief
The latest plan, which would benefit eight million borrowers suffering economic hardship, is unlikely to move forward before Biden leaves office.
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
Expanding Pell Grant eligibility to students in short-term credential programs increased enrollment and completion but not employment or earnings, according...
House Passes FAFSA Deadline Act
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the FAFSA Deadline Act, which would enshrine Oct. 1 as the mandated...
FAFSA Will Launch Ahead of Schedule
The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is on track to launch ahead of its Dec. 1 deadline, Education...