Financial Health

In several states, proposals seek to curb or end expensive grant programs that aren’t going to those who are most in need.

In Indiana, encouraging students to pursue a full credit load is having a positive impact on students when the financial incentive is significant, according to a new analysis.

Colleges (and nontraditional providers) experiment with income-share agreements as innovation that could help some people afford education and training.

John M. Burdick provides an insider’s view as to why he thinks the New York State Excelsior Scholarship isn’t actually giving students free college.

The second chance for year-round Pell Grants also means a new opportunity for the U.S. Department of Education to get implementation right this go-round, Ben Miller writes.

Most students pay more for college than an affordability benchmark recommends, according to a new report, and some of the overspending is by choice.

New federal memorandum rescinds previous guidance governing selection of loan servicers, removing some consumer protections.

Researchers say removal of an IRS tool for financial aid applicants may have slowed FAFSA submissions, while college aid groups warn that affected students could already be losing out on aid.