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Funding the Dream
Southern New Hampshire University and several donors want to guarantee an education for 1,000 DACA students.
Bankruptcy Standards Get New Scrutiny
Education Department signals interest in revisiting rules making student loans eligible for bankruptcy -- a priority for some Democrats and consumer groups.
Winners and Losers in Work-Study Plan
House GOP proposal would end formula that favored private colleges in Northeast. But it would also mean cuts in funds to some public institutions with strong records educating low-income students and send more money to for-profit colleges.
Few Surprises in White House Budget
White House budget proposal isn't likely to serve as framework for Congress, but it reflects many of the same higher ed priorities as House Republicans.
Reshuffling the Deck at the Department
Frank Brogan, a former top higher ed official in Pennsylvania and Florida, will serve as U.S. assistant secretary for postsecondary education on an acting basis.
Decline in Student Loan Borrowing
U.S. report shows undergraduate borrowing was down in 2015-16 from four years earlier, across nearly all types of institutions. Meanwhile, the proportion of students receiving grant funding rose.
Proposal Would Raise the Bar for Borrowers Seeking Loan Relief
Department of Education proposal would require student borrowers demonstrate an intent on the part of their college to mislead or deceive in order to get loan relief through borrower-defense claims.
Student Debt in the City
Residents in poor parts of New York City tend to have less student debt but more trouble paying it off, providing a window into how national trends play out at the local level.