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FAFSA Fallout on Capitol Hill
A House committee held its first hearing Wednesday on the disastrous launch of the new FAFSA.
Are DEI Office Name Changes Enough?
As DEI bans impact colleges nationwide, many institutions are renaming their offices to something more innocuous. The results have been varied.
A Lost ‘Fight to Prevent State Overreach’ at Tennessee State
The historically Black university’s Board of Trustees has been replaced by the governor's picks.
Biden Touts Latest Debt Relief Plan
With events in three states, Biden and other officials detailed the latest plans to provide debt relief—doubling down on loan forgiveness as a key campaign issue.
After FAFSA Issues, Education Department Faces ‘Crisis of Credibility’
Colleges and universities say they need more honesty and transparency from the department to rebuild their trust in the federal financial aid system.
‘Running Out of Road’ for FAFSA Completion
The number of students who filled out the federal aid form is down nearly 30 percent. The ramifications for access and enrollment could be devastating.
States Bristle at Cardona Plea to Push Aid Deadlines
Many local officials say they’ll do what’s right for students, but note that pushing the deadline back too far could have its own unintended consequences.
Congress Sends $1.3 Billion to Colleges in Federal Earmarks
The money will go to 707 wide-ranging projects, from equipment purchases to airport-runway extensions. Which states and institutions will benefit the most?