Government

The capture of the Senate by Democrats increases chances Congress will take up college affordability proposals, but it's unclear how far they will go.

Even seasoned historians and political scientists struggled to digest Wednesday's siege on the Capitol -- then offered scathing critiques of Trump and his extremist supporters and “enablers.”

Miguel Cardona, education commissioner in Connecticut, is a strong defender of public schools. Biden reiterates support for free community college and all public colleges for families earning less than $125,000.

Miguel Cardona, education commissioner in Connecticut, is a strong defender of public schools.

Deal would also simplify FAFSA and let more prisoners get Pell Grants. And $1.3 billion in loans to Black colleges would be forgiven.

In her new role, the longtime educator can both encourage and challenge two-year institutions to play a key role in skilling up workers, David Soo writes.

Total state grant aid increased by more than 3 percent during the 2018-19 academic year -- a smaller increase than the year prior, but an increase nonetheless.

Colleges say they have long ago spent all the CARES Act money to aid struggling students and they need more help now.