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Advocates Promote Equitable Prison Education Programs Post–Pell Restoration

Using feedback from incarcerated students is one way to work toward making prison education programs more racially inclusive, according to a new report from the Vera Institute of Justice.

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House Committee Advances GOP Plan to Overhaul Higher Ed

In a lengthy hearing Wednesday, Democrats argued the Republicans’ College Cost Reduction Act wouldn’t actually lower costs.

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Another ‘Devastating’ FAFSA Delay

Colleges will not receive applicants’ federal aid information until March. They may be forced to push back commitment deadlines, and the delay could discourage low-income students from enrolling.

Education Department to Fix FAFSA Formula Error

The U.S. Education Department will fix an error in the formula that determines how much financial aid a student can...

New Youngstown State President, Ex-Legislator, Protested on First Day

Youngstown State University students, faculty members and alumni protested President Bill Johnson with a walkout on Monday, his first day...
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Idaho Scholarship Program a Boon for Students and State

The workforce development scholarship helps students get the education and training they need to meet state workforce needs. Demand for the scholarships has been higher than expected.

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U.S. Focused on Consumer Protection, Accountability in Rules Overhaul

The Education Department wants to ensure that accreditors and states are doing their part to hold colleges accountable.

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The New FAFSA Is Here. Or Is It?

After a frustrating year of delays, the new federal aid application launched Dec. 30. But maintenance pauses, glitches and other obstacles have led to a rocky start.