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$40 Billion for Colleges
Senate passes COVID-19 relief bill. Measure would also tighten up the 90-10 rule on for-profit colleges.
Changes in Financial Aid
Federal Student Aid’s COO resigned Friday, amid political pressure from progressives. Meanwhile, FAFSA underwent technical difficulties, potentially impacting some students’ ability to submit.
ACICS on the Ropes Again
Advisory group's recommendation last week puts troubled accreditor's federal recognition in jeopardy for a second time -- a possible death knell.
Hunger-Free Campus Bills Have New Urgency
As the coronavirus pandemic and economic recession hammer food-insecure students, lawmakers in several states renew efforts to pass hunger-free campus legislation.
The Rising Costs of Meeting Full Need
Lawrence University announced that if it raised $85 million, it would meet full need. It raised more than that but won't be a full-need institution -- at least not yet.
Lawmakers Push for Cal Grant Expansion
Proposed changes to the state aid program would make older students eligible for awards and loosen high school grade requirements.
‘Time to Go Big’
Unions and education policy groups are pushing for more accountability for institutions, including whether students end up broke.
Would Canceling Student Debt Promote Racial Equity?
Many people view canceling student debt as a racial justice issue that would help many Black people struggling to repay their loans -- but most of the people who'd be helped are white and those with high incomes.