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40 Years of Lobbying 'Fun'
After four decades, Becky Timmons to retire as key lobbyist for higher education.
Getting Tough on Parent PLUS
New report says Education Department did not go far enough in controversial changes it made several years ago to eligibility requirements for Parent PLUS Loans.
Opinion
Lunch for 9 Million?
Many college students go hungry. Wick Sloane's higher ed reform plan: Give every Pell Grant student a peanut butter and jelly sandwich each day.
‘Skin in the Game’ on Loans
/sites/default/server_files/files/Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights-Section by Section.pdfSenate Democrats begin push on student loan debt and accountability for colleges and universities, though Republican support may be elusive.
Sunshine for Campus Debit Cards?
U.S. consumer bureau officials call on financial institutions to disclose the agreements they have with colleges to provide students with debit cards. The lack of transparency constitutes a "risky practice," agency's director says.
FAFSA, Post-DOMA
Responding to Supreme Court ruling, the Education Department will begin recognizing same-sex couples for the purposes of distributing federal financial aid.
What the Budget Deal Means
Advocates for higher education say Tuesday's accord would largely alleviate cuts to research funding and campus-based student aid programs.
Opinion
The Real College Barrier for the Working Poor
Focusing on no-loan policies or Pell Grant rules on courseloads misses the reality about access and completion for needy students: the buying power of federal aid hasn't kept up, writes Sara Goldrick-Rab.