Government

Start-up uses an algorithm developed by Sara Goldrick-Rab to approve student emergency aid applications quickly. Experts say the outsourcing can work, if known pitfalls can be avoided.

President’s proposed budget increases funding for Pell Grants, minority-serving institutions, research and more. But higher education organizations and experts say there are a few other things they would have liked to see.

Increases for federal Pell Grants, minority-serving institutions and more. Here's what's in President Biden's budget for higher education.

A better set of outcomes-based state funding metrics can encourage institutions to focus on low-income and minority students' success, a new report argues.

The president unveiled his new infrastructure plan Wednesday, with billions of dollars for community colleges, research and minority-serving institutions.

The hearing on what could be a landmark case on college athlete compensation was focused on athlete exploitation and the potential destruction of the college sports model.

People who have defaulted on privately held education loans are now in for the same COVID-19 flexibilities as other borrowers.

Student loan borrowers with disabilities will have an easier time getting relief during the pandemic, the Education Department announces. About 41,000 people with $1.3 billion in debt will now be back on track for loan discharges.