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Year-Round Pell's Likely Return
Congressional Republicans and the Trump White House appear poised to bring back year-round Pell Grant eligibility, which the Obama administration and Congress nixed in 2012 over cost concerns.
Loan Forgiveness Uncertainty
Recent court filing by Department of Education fuels uncertainty about whether borrowers can count on contractors’ assertions that they qualify for federal debt relief program.
Student Debt and Home Buying
Federal Reserve Bank of New York study suggests student loans don't play a major role in limiting borrowers' ability to buy a home later.
Key Financial Aid Tool Could Be Down for Months
After briefings with congressional committees, federal agencies deliver more bad news on the status of the IRS data retrieval tool.
The Free Certificate Movement
Indiana moves to focus on job training through nondegree programs.
Do Pell Grants Discourage Marriage?
Republican congressman’s suggestion during hearing stuns aid experts. Many also object to his claim that students spend their federal aid on “goodies and electronics.”
Protecting Pell? Critics Say Budget Wouldn't
By cutting a third of program's surplus and slashing other aid programs, Trump administration's first budget would imperil college access, advocates argue.
A Promise With Limits
Arkansas becomes latest state to create a free community college plan. But it limits programs of study and could require some recipients to pay back the money.