Government

Education Department will let some colleges experiment with required loan counseling, which some hope will discourage overborrowing.

Education Department's proposed rule for student debt forgiveness could threaten traditional colleges as well as for-profits, particularly over its broad view of what counts as misrepresentation.

Contrary to college standing as an open thoroughfare for Americans wanting to improve their lives, it has become a gated toll road primarily available to those from middle-class and upper-class families, argues Jeffrey J. Williams.

A new initiative designed to challenge colleges to get students involved in the democratic process is questioned for perceived ties to the White House.

In bid to snag her Democratic opponent's supporters, presumptive nominee adapts previous college plan by embracing free public college tuition for those with incomes up to $125,000.

Temple makes a sudden change after $22 million in overspending on financial aid. But faculty members object to what they see as a lack of information and disrespect for an academic leader many respect.

During a three-month hiatus, borrowers would be encouraged to refinance at lower interest rates.

New analysis suggests that one region is responsible for much of the national imbalance in the ideological leanings of faculty members.