For-Profit Colleges

As Charlotte School of Law officially announces it will shut down, the Department of Education sets out potential options for former students. Those who withdrew from the troubled program before the spring will face a tougher path to discharging federal student loans.

Author of new study of for-profit legal education sector answers questions about the book and potential lessons for policy makers.

Abrupt closure of Charlotte School of Law appears to end months-long saga over program's access to federal aid. But questions remain over which former students will be eligible for discharge of student loans and liability for taxpayers.

The Charlotte School of Law missed two deadlines set by state regulators and has asked for an extension to stay open.

The Obama administration shut down Globe U, but an affiliated university bought four of its Wisconsin campuses with the backing of the Trump administration and a state regulator with a tough reputation on for-profits.

Michael S. Roth discusses why we must resist efforts to restrict affirmative action.

Consumer advocates are concerned by the relatively large proportion of black women graduate students who attend for-profits.

Ted Mitchell brings a wide-ranging background to the American Council on Education, including work on reforms the higher education lobby group has opposed.