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Where the Weaknesses Are in Student Financial Wellness
A survey of students’ personal finance realities reveals the need for stronger financial literacy education and support.
House Approves College Transparency Act
It calls for all colleges to release information on student enrollment, persistence, transfer and completion measures for all programs and degree levels.
Monthly Stipends for Students in Need?
A California lawmaker wants to pay thousands of low-income students $500 monthly stipends to help them get by. The idea is modeled after universal basic income programs.
Perceptions of Affordability
High school juniors who believe they can’t afford higher education are about 20 percentage points less likely to attend college within the first three years after high school than peers who don’t think affordability is a barrier.
‘COVID Was the Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back’
William Paterson University says it’s saving the institution by cutting nearly 100 full-time professors over three years. Faculty members wonder what will be left to save.
‘Enough Is Enough’
Senator Elizabeth Warren has been one of the most vocal lawmakers when it comes to student loans and student debt. In an exclusive interview with Inside Higher Ed, she explains why.
The Dark Side of Lottery-Funded Scholarships
More and more states are creating lottery-funded scholarship programs, but they disproportionately hurt the people they’re often intended to help.
Relieving the Verification Burden
FAFSA verification can be a burden for students and institutions alike. College access advisers and financial aid administrators say data sharing and changing how the Education Department selects students for verification could provide relief.