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White House proposes increasing maximum award to $4,600 in 2008 -- but may seek to finance rise with cuts to other student programs.

Researchers say California policies on community colleges, with focus on access, have inadvertently built barriers to degree completion.

Governor links new funds for higher ed to required exit exams. He sees accountability. Others see Spellings Commission's dark side.

Study documents that disproportionate number of black students at top colleges are new arrivals in the U.S. -- and offers only clues about why.

Pension giant disputes critique of its performance, but even critics of findings say study raises key issues for colleges and employees.

The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday that would raise the value of the maximum Pell Grant for the...

After a three-year decline, industry backing for academic science and engineering fields reaches all-time high of $2.3 billion.