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DACA Students to Get Emergency Aid From California Systems

University of California and Cal State say they will give emergency grants to DACA students, after education secretary excluded them from the stimulus bill.

A Lifeline for Sinking Budgets

Stimulus funds will help black colleges whose resources were stretched thin responding to the pandemic.

Federal Funding Left Out Some of the Most Vulnerable

Holes in the formula to divvy up coronavirus stimulus funds to higher education left institutions that serve the most needy students underresourced, experts say.

An Expensive Makeover

As colleges struggle with the financial cost of the pandemic, beauty schools are getting $160 million in higher education stimulus dollars.

No Emergency Aid for DACA Students

Undocumented students dealing with campus closures are not eligible for emergency stimulus grants, the Education Department said.

Coronavirus News Roundup for April 22

Everything you need to know for Wednesday about higher ed and the coronavirus in one easy-to-read package (with some distractions to help your sanity).
Opinion

Clearing the Path to Stability

Unintended consequences due to stimulus distribution requirements must be corrected as future aid for higher education is considered, writes Jennifer Blum.

College Groups: Hold Off on Debt Cancellation

College groups tell congressional leaders to hold off on canceling student debt, saying immediate needs of student loan borrowers are a higher priority.