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After FAFSA Issues, Education Department Faces ‘Crisis of Credibility’
Colleges and universities say they need more honesty and transparency from the department to rebuild their trust in the federal financial aid system.
Report: Exploring the Differences in First-Gen Demographics
New data from Common App evaluates definitions of first-generation students and the impact any parental education can have.
The Week in Admissions News
The ongoing FAFSA debacle continues: tax errors, reprocessing efforts and a hearing.
Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County Settles Assault Case
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has reached a $4.1 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations...
Digital Wallets Explored as Next Generation Transcripts
Adoption has started as employers and students place more value on skills. Meanwhile, plans for free, open-source wallet technology are picking up steam.
Arrest of Stony Brook Protesters Sparks Backlash
Nine people were arrested at Stony Brook University for allegedly disrupting university activities during a March 26 pro-Palestinian rally on...
Education Department Will Reprocess 20 Percent of FAFSAs
In a reversal, the Education Department will now reprocess student aid applications that were affected by a recent calculation error...
Northland College Fundraising Fails, Financial Exigency Declared
The president and Board of Trustees at Northland College voted Thursday to declare financial exigency after failing to raise enough...