Government

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.

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.

It is a flawed statistic for tracking college finances, argues Phillip Levine.

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.

Headlines about a recent survey of millennials about college and student debt suggest many rethink getting a degree. We explore the actual numbers.

Programs that funnel aid exclusively to publicly funded colleges and universities limit students' choices and deter them from private colleges, which may be the best option for some of them, Claude Pressnell Jr. writes.

The student debt relief plans from Democratic presidential contenders Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg offer targeted loan forgiveness, drawing contrast with Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

A change to in-state tuition requirements at the University of Michigan will likely benefit some of the institution's most vulnerable student populations.