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Colleges, Education Department at Odds Over Inclusive Access Changes
The department is sticking by its plan to prohibit colleges from automatically billing students for course materials despite strong opposition from publishers and university leaders.
Untangling the Bungled FAFSA Launch
Politics, priorities and a set of unforced errors unraveled the Education Department’s best-laid plans for a federal aid overhaul. Critics say they should have seen it coming.
U.S. Wants to Let States Enforce Their Own Regulations for Online Education
As the Biden administration eyes regulatory changes aimed at improving consumer protections for students, institutions worry about unintended consequences.
Colleges Worry Pell Grant Expansion Could Set ‘Dangerous Precedent’
House lawmakers are proposing to charge wealthy colleges for unpaid student loans, using the money for students in short-term workforce training programs.
New Report Provides Deep Analysis of Post-9/11 GI Bill Outcomes
The report uses cross-agency data sharing to measure the program’s influence on college access and student success.
U.S. Eyes Debt Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship
The expansive proposal could open the possibility of student loan forgiveness to a larger swath of borrowers.
Details Trickle Out About $50 Million FAFSA Support Fund
The money comes from a fund designated to pay off insurance claims and refund payments to borrowers, though the education secretary can authorize other uses.
Citing FAFSA Delays, U.S. to Ease Requirements for Colleges
The Education Department will limit verification of aid applications and reduce program reviews to let institutions focus on students.