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Report: Understanding First-Year Students
The Class of 2028 is the first college cohort to have the entirety of their high school experience disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s different about these learners compared to their peers?
Hopping on the Affordability Bandwagon
Five selective colleges launched strikingly similar student aid initiatives last week for low- and middle-income students. What’s behind the frenzy to boost financial aid?
At Top Colleges, 100 Years of Affluence
A comprehensive new study found that the socioeconomic makeup of highly selective colleges is roughly the same as it was a century ago, even as access to higher education has exploded.
Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time?
The federal aid form could officially launch this week. Hopes for a smooth financial aid cycle, and the Education Department’s chance at redemption, are on the line.
Religious Colleges That Lean Into Their Identity Make Gains
Stricter Christian colleges seem to be experiencing enrollment increases as religious families become more wary of secular institutions.
A New Era in International Enrollment
India overtook China as the top source of foreign students in the U.S. last year, marking a boom in interest from the Global South and a shift to graduate programs.
Financial Aid’s Foggy Future
Whatever happens to the Education Department, Trump’s second term could have major implications for federal financial aid—and the students who rely on it.