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Health Care vs. Higher Ed
Experts worry drawdown of federal funding for Medicaid expansion puts pressure on public higher ed funding.
Choice and Student Debt
Most students pay more for college than an affordability benchmark recommends, according to a new report, and some of the overspending is by choice.
IRS Debacle Sows Confusion, Hassles
Researchers say removal of an IRS tool for financial aid applicants may have slowed FAFSA submissions, while college aid groups warn that affected students could already be losing out on aid.
Year-Round Pell's Likely Return
Congressional Republicans and the Trump White House appear poised to bring back year-round Pell Grant eligibility, which the Obama administration and Congress nixed in 2012 over cost concerns.
Loan Forgiveness Uncertainty
Recent court filing by Department of Education fuels uncertainty about whether borrowers can count on contractors’ assertions that they qualify for federal debt relief program.
Student Debt and Home Buying
Federal Reserve Bank of New York study suggests student loans don't play a major role in limiting borrowers' ability to buy a home later.
Sanders Keeps Focus on Free College
The Vermont senator’s proposal includes free tuition and fees at public universities for all students with family income up to $125,000 and would cut student loan interest rates in half.
Threat to University Research
Trump administration says it can cut billions by scaling back reimbursement for overhead costs. University groups say that funding is essential to conducting research.