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An Interest Rate Compromise?
With days to go until the interest rate doubles for federally subsidized Stafford loans, Senate is said to be near a deal that would lower rates for undergraduate borrowers in the short term.
A Deficit of Trust
Justice Department investigation into whether merit aid discussions violate antitrust rules highlights the barriers that private colleges face in dialing back the practice and the unclear laws under which they operate.
The Lights Are On ...
With the president's second term now well under way, many key vacancies remain in the Obama administration's higher ed policy making team.
No Magic Bullet
In its first year, a much-touted "shopping sheet" to help new college students and their families appears to be having minimal impact.
Evaluating Options on Loans
The Congressional Budget Office looks at costs and savings to the government of various proposed changes to federal student loan programs.
Accreditation Fast Track?
Proposal circulating on Capitol Hill asks accreditors to create a way for new providers to gain approval more quickly.
The New ‘New Normal’
With many states' economies rebounding, lawmakers are increasing funding for higher education and holding down tuition prices. Are things returning to a pre-recession normal, or simply taking another step toward a new model?
Talk Therapy
In light of several recent, high-profile cases of poor communication between faculty and governing boards, AAUP advocates for regular interaction between the two groups and more shared governance.