Financial Health

Are for-profit colleges poised to bounce back in the newly begun recession? Or are their glory days behind them?

As Congress considers giving many Americans a $2,000 payment to stimulate the economy, advocates are pushing for more help for those with student loans.

As campus closures strain low-income students, undergrads at over a dozen universities have started large "mutual aid" networks and fundraisers to defray costs.

President Trump got attention for promising to waive the interest on student loans. But experts say it's unclear if borrowers will pay less. Or even if it's legal.

A growing number of colleges and universities close or cancel in-person classes while others keep running as usual. Why are institutions responding differently?

Ten Senate Republicans joined Democrats in backing a resolution opposing Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's borrower-defense rule, following a similar measure passed by the House.

As elite institutions close campuses or switch to online courses, regional and community colleges are planning for the worst. How will they fare?

Faced with potential losses from the coronavirus, some institutions will look for ways to guard against the risk of lost tuition revenue. An emerging form of insurance may be one of them, writes Michael B. Rush.