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Average Student Debt Climbs, Again
A report released Wednesday shows another student debt figure is continuing to rise: 2012 college graduates who took out loans borrowed an average of $29,400 of debt to pay for their education.
Scrutiny for Loan Servicers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized its authority to more closely monitor student loan servicing companies to make sure they're following the law and not misleading consumers.
Competency Gains More Traction
Two senators join the increasingly crowded Washington bandwagon for alternative forms of higher education to have access to federal funding. They also want college aid tied to institutional performance.
For-Profits Step Up Gainful Criticism
As a federal panel reconvenes to negotiate "gainful employment" regulations, representatives of for-profit colleges -- backed by a surprise visit from a key Congresswoman -- step up their criticism.
Opinion
3 Ways to Boost College Access
Amid "big" ideas to reimagine Pell Grants and other federal student aid programs, let's not forget some "easy" changes that could have a big impact, Justin Draeger writes.
The Obamas' New Focus
With Michelle Obama's speech on higher education -- and another meeting of university presidents at the White House -- the administration kicks off a new push to increase low-income students' access to college.
Further on Gainful Employment
Education Department proposes perhaps its strictest proposed language on the rules so far, a week before negotiators get back to business.
Higher One Nears Settlement
The controversial provider of debit cards on college campuses says it has reached a preliminary agreement to pay $15 million to settle claims that its fees and marketing practices were predatory.