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California Enacts Sweeping Legacy Ban
The state became the second to prohibit legacy preferences at both public and private institutions. It’s the most consequential legacy legislation to date.
Taking the ‘College’ Out of College Counseling
High school counselors are no longer primarily focused on getting students into college, according to a new survey. Are they failing students—or finally seeing them?
The View From the FAFSA Trenches
A government investigation offered a look behind the scenes of the federal aid fiasco this week. Financial aid professionals say it confirmed their most cynical suspicions.
The Long-Awaited FAFSA Autopsy Is Here
Government investigators dissected the federal aid form’s botched rollout at a congressional hearing Tuesday. Their findings paint a familiar picture of bureaucratic bungling, with some telling new details.
The Aid Officer’s Advocate
The interim president of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators discusses cost transparency, staff burnout and, of course, FAFSA.
Ed Blum Puts Colleges ‘On Notice’ Over Diversity
The affirmative action foe threatened to sue three colleges for allegedly defying the Supreme Court’s race-conscious admissions ban. Should others prepare for the worst?