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Cardona Pledges FAFSA is ‘Going to Get Better’
Ahead of his Thursday remarks at the Education Writers Association’s national conference, the Education Secretary announced a “full-scale review” of the agency that oversaw the botched FAFSA launch.
‘The Last Straw’ for Weary Financial Aid Officers
Financial aid offices have been overworked and understaffed since the pandemic. Now the FAFSA fiasco has put some in crisis mode.
Asian Americans Oppose Considering Race in Admissions
In Massachusetts, a Push for Free Community College for All
The first year of a program offering free college for those over 25 was a rousing success at boosting enrollment. Now, some legislators want to expand the program to all ages.
A ‘Great Misalignment’ Between Credentials and Jobs
Many future jobs won’t require a bachelor’s degree, according to a new report. But institutions aren’t offering credentials in the right fields to meet labor market demand.
Congress Extends In-State Tuition for Pacific Islanders
Some public colleges and higher education groups are worried about the precedent set by the change in federal law, which takes effect July 1.
Positive Partnership: Streamlining and Speeding Up Transfer Completion
A partnership between George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College promotes timely degree completion among two-year college students through a seamless transfer process with guaranteed admission.
Report: Grade Inflation Highlighted in Developmental Course Placement
A new study from ACT finds students who completed high school during the COVID-19 pandemic were placed in developmental courses more often, despite holding similar GPAs to their peers who entered college before 2019.