Government

Four conservative Supreme Court justices criticize a ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court that said a college wasn’t exempt.

If the Department of Education decides to grant the maintenance-of-effort waivers, they could have an impact on higher education funding in those states in future years.

Instead, urban universities should reckon with long-standing failures to prioritize the well-being of their communities and make meaningful, unconditional investments, Charles H. F. Davis III writes.

Survey documents impact of earlier FAFSA thanks to two changes in federal rules for applying for financial aid. Other FAFSA news isn’t as good.

The bill under review also contains a clause allowing institutions to sue their accreditors if they are “negatively impacted by retaliatory action.” That could scare off potential accrediting agencies.

Community college leaders want to know why the proposal to expand Pell Grants to short-term programs excludes online learning.

Education Department sets out some ideas, but they are still a long way from completion. One idea is to require all colleges to report some information on their outcomes.

At least six states are considering legislation that would require high school seniors to fill out the federal financial aid form or sign a waiver opting out. Lawmakers say the policies would boost college enrollments and affordability.