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FAFSA Reform
"Prior-prior year" and ability to apply months earlier than in the past are seen as ways to simplify the process.
Obama Steps Up Push for Free
The president formally unveils new advisory board to further push the efforts of America's College Promise plan that would make two years of community college free nationally.
Money for Debt Relief Fight
Corinthian's court-approved liquidation plan will provide $4.3 million for former students, which they will use to press U.S. to grant more sweeping discharges for students of the defunct for-profit chain.
Responding to Free
Tennessee is enrolling far more community college students than had been expected in program that is model for Obama proposal.
The Hidden Force in For-Profit Closures
As proprietary colleges struggle, banks gain increasing influence over their fates and their dealings with the government.
Feds Search for Corinthian Funds
While under the watchful gaze of the Education Department, Corinthian Colleges apparently mishandled federal funds this year, the Justice Department says in a recent filing.
New Debt Relief Rules Coming
Obama administration plans to clarify when defrauded student loan borrowers can have their loans forgiven -- and give the Education Department new tools to go after colleges.
Defining College Affordability
With policy proposals flying, Lumina Foundation aims to start a discussion about what's reasonable for a typical student and her family to pay for college. Let the debate begin.