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An Underused Lifeline
Despite ever-growing concern about student debt, enrollment lags in federal government programs that tie loan repayment to borrowers' income.
Performing Under Pressure
As policymakers clamor to hold colleges accountable, new Gates-sponsored research tries to establish fair rules for measuring institutional performance.
Unconventional Tuition Vote
California politicians are targeting students and faculty members to support a ballot measure that, by raising taxes, could stave off cuts to higher education and tuition hikes.
Higher Ed on the Ballot
Although only a small number of ballot measures this election season deal with higher education, initiatives in several states could have significant impact.
Students' Debt Loads Increase Again
Annual report from the Institute for College Access and Success finds students borrow an average of $26,600.
What’s Driving Debt
New paper finds that admissions and financial aid policies play a larger role than tuition prices do in driving student debt.
A Legal Sweep
With HathiTrust ruling, 'fair use' advocates in academe continue a legal winning streak that could have historic implications.
Cracking Down on PLUS Loans
Over the past year, the Education Department has made it harder for parents to borrow on behalf of their children in college. Historically black colleges say they are disproportionately affected.