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UT Austin Returns to Standardized Testing
The University of Texas at Austin is reinstating its standardized testing requirement for admission, beginning with the fall 2025 semester...
Louisiana Stops Requiring FAFSA Completion in High School
Some state officials say the policy was burdensome and promoted college-going over more vocational paths. Critics of the change fear it will impede college attainment for needy students.
Virginia Bans Legacy Preferences in Admissions
Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin signed bills Friday prohibiting the state’s public universities from giving preference to legacy applicants in admissions...
Opinion
Let’s Have Better Debates About Standardized Tests
Ben Paris argues that test critics downplay the disadvantages of test-optional policies.
Lumina Awards Millions for Admissions Innovations
The seven winning states and university systems will use the funds for direct admissions, universal transfer pathways and other initiatives to simplify admissions.
Senate Democrats Press Education Department for FAFSA Fix
Twenty-six Senate Democrats are urging the Education Department to permanently fix an error in the new Free Application for Federal...
Fitch Says FAFSA Delays Put Private Colleges at Risk
Delays in processing financial aid applications could threaten the credit or viability of small private colleges that serve students who...
Improving Credit Mobility Through Transparency
A nonprofit solution is launching in three states.