Government

Exactly where FAFSA simplification stands is unknown, and concrete guidance for colleges and universities has been scant.

The Biden administration is contending with four lawsuits while preparing for the rollout of its ambitious debt-relief program.

In another development, six states sue the Biden administration over the loan-forgiveness plan.

University is seeking $115 million more in state appropriations, arguing it is comparatively underfunded in the state. The request comes amid a difficult financial and political climate.

An audit report by the Department of Education’s inspector general says Gulf Coast State College misspent about $1.8 million in emergency assistance funds. College leaders say they received conflicting guidance from the department about how to spend the money.

Only eight applicants applied to lead the State University System of Florida, a job that went to Ray Rodrigues, a Florida state senator and ally of Republican governor Ron DeSantis.

Fresno Pacific University, a Christian college, recently detailed how the president’s debt-relief plan would give students and alumni “a helpful boost.”