Student Aid Policy

Lending program for parents of undergraduates has expanded beyond its intended use, leaving many borrowers with debts they struggle to repay, report finds. Co-authors argue Congress should cap borrowing under the Parent PLUS program.

Some experts think it's time to rethink how the government collects on defaulted student loans, moving away from punitive measures that may not help borrowers make progress toward paying debt.

New president promises "significant steps" to balance budget but is short on details. Many praise college's nontraditional model, but it struggles to attract students.

Study finds four-year colleges fail to meet federal standards for disclosing costs on their websites.

Scandal and data are fueling a growing belief that higher education is rigged for the wealthy, and are motivating Democratic allies to consider a harsher stance with the industry.

President delivers on promise to punish colleges that don't show they guarantee free speech on campus, and includes language on outcomes data and risk sharing. But it's unclear what force it will carry.

Certain ways of framing and covering the scandal are misleading and only reinforce exaggerated or inaccurate views of higher education, argues Margaret Dunning.

By Margaret Dunning

As talks on new higher ed legislation heat up on Capitol Hill, the Trump administration weighs in with its priorities.