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Conn. Institutions and Lawmakers Reach Funding Deal
‘Tough Choices’ Ahead on Federal Budget
Lawmakers voted to not spend more money on domestic programs in order to avert default. That doesn’t leave much wiggle room for appropriators to increase the Pell Grant or give more money to Federal Student Aid.
The Current State of NIL
Athletics officials will lobby lawmakers this week for a federal bill governing name, image and likeness as the NCAA and conferences contend with a patchwork of state laws.
Legislating an Honest Look at College Cost
State legislation to improve transparency about the cost of a degree has earned bipartisan support. Some worry about political motives and unintended consequences.
A ‘Modest but Important Step’ Against Transcript Withholding
The proposed ban comes as more states are restricting colleges and universities from withholding transcripts when a student owes money to the institution. The planned federal ban would only apply in some cases.
Recognizing an ‘Untapped Resource’
Illinois lawmakers passed legislation urging colleges to adopt neurodiversity inclusion statements in response to advocacy by community college leaders.
Public Lifelines for Private Colleges
A new state loan program for struggling private colleges will likely save Birmingham-Southern College from closure. But experts don’t expect similar efforts to catch on.
Senate OKs Resolution to Block Loan Forgiveness
President Biden has said he would veto the resolution, while some said it would cause “irreparable damage” to the federal student loan system.