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Contentious Choice for Student Borrower Advocate
Consumer groups say Trump administration's choice of industry executive for student loan ombudsman shows disregard for borrowers.
Turning Point for Student Loans
A new report shows student loans outpacing other household debt among most severely delinquent loans.
Bipartisan Push for Student Loan Transparency
Democrat Donna Shalala partners with Republican Matt Gaetz to require more disclosures to student borrowers in new House legislation.
Could For-Profit Question Impede Short-Term Pell?
For-profit colleges were shut out of proposed legislation to expand Pell Grants to short-term programs. They’ve offered little pushback so far, though -- a sign the sector is focused on other legislative concerns.
Budget Compromise in Alaska
The state's governor and university officials strike a deal that will cut funding by $70 million over three years instead of a whopping $136 million immediately.
Opinion
Dump the Discount Rate
It is a flawed statistic for tracking college finances, argues Phillip Levine.
The ‘Public Charge’ Rule and Higher Ed
Trump administration says new regulation will ensure that immigrants are self-sufficient, but higher ed groups are concerned about impacts on legal immigrants and international students.
No, Half of Young Americans Don't Believe College Is Unnecessary
Headlines about a recent survey of millennials about college and student debt suggest many rethink getting a degree. We explore the actual numbers.