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No Interest-Rate Crystal Ball
A new federal report says that it's impossible to set interest rates on federal student loans in advance so that the government breaks even on the program.
A Focus on Job Training
In a State of the Union address that is mostly retread, President Obama calls for expanded access to apprenticeships and improved training programs at community colleges that are more targeted to employer-demanded skills.
Opinion
'Creditocracy' in America
How much remains of democratic principles when a society is sunk in financial debt? Scott McLemee starts checking the books.
Killing Off a Success
Why is the University of Virginia backing away from a student aid policy that succeeded in attracting more low-income students? And why is UNC standing by a similar policy?
Congress Takes Note
A new report on the impact of adjunct labor marks a new level of interest in Washington about the changing nature of the higher education workforce.
Ratings Alternative
Association of public universities says Obama ratings system could create "perverse incentives," but supports linking receipt of aid to performance on key metrics.
Taking on Sallie Mae
The federal government needs to do a better job of overseeing the companies it hires to service student loans, especially the largest player, a new report says.
State Higher Ed Budgets Rebound
Nationally, states are continuing to restore aid to higher ed, but funding is still lower than it was before the recession.