Government

Bills were introduced in Congress last week that are intended to make it easier for students to understand the cost of college and how they can pay for it.

State officials in Michigan expected a big response when they launched a free college program for adults earlier this year. They got lots of takers, all right -- 67,000 and counting.

Eric Lander, who was nominated to lead the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, faced tough questions from senators about sexism and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein during his confirmation hearing.

President Biden's proposal to invest $62 billion in student success represents a shift in federal higher education policy.

Reactions in higher education to President Biden's proposal for tuition-free community college, increased Pell Grants and tuition aid for students at minority-serving institutions have been largely positive, but the plan won't be easy to get through Congress.

President Biden wants $109 billion for two-year colleges, $80 billion addition for Pell Grants, $62 billion for retention and completion efforts, and $39 billion for two free years at minority-serving institutions for most students.

The slow confirmation of presidential appointees could delay actions by the Biden administration on higher education issues.

A bill intended to close the data gaps on student outcomes in higher education is widely supported, though some are hesitant about how it handles personal information.