NASFAA Hugh T. Ferguson February 2, 2024 A group of Senate Republicans led by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), ranking member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, have launched a website for students, guidance counselors, college admissions faculty, financial aid administrators and others, to report issues they are experiencing with […]
Higher Ed Dive Scott Pulsipher February 5, 2024 Higher education leaders won’t meet the moment if their virtual courses merely replicate face-to-face learning, Western Governors University’s leader says. A majority of college students, around 70%, are now enrolled in at least one online course, signaling a promising shift that could benefit learners […]
Inside Higher Ed Josh Moody February 5, 2024 The Postsecondary Commission aims to offer a new model of evaluating institutions. It has powerful supporters, vocal critics and a long road ahead to federal recognition. Accrediting agencies tasked with evaluating U.S. colleges and universities typically focus on metrics related to academics, […]
Higher Ed Dive Ricardo Azziz January 30, 2024 A recent analysis finds only 42% of jobs in 2031 will require a bachelor’s degree, suggesting that colleges with enrollment declines should not expect demand to surge. Over the past few months, I have sought the help of several highly trained technicians, […]
Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott January 25, 2024 The wide-ranging College Cost Reduction Act suggests there’s an emerging bipartisan consensus on what needs fixing in higher education. House Republicans’ ambitious new plan to overhaul higher education would likely have a significant impact on colleges and universities. Should the College Cost […]
NPR Cory Turner January 23, 2024 Families have a lot of questions right now about how much help they’ll get paying for college — questions that financial aid offices can’t yet answer. That’s because this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is months behind schedule. And to make […]
NASFAA Maria Carrasco January 23, 2024 The Department of Education (ED) on Tuesday announced that it will update the tables used to protect a portion of a family’s income and assets from being considered in the Student Aid Index (SAI) by inflation-adjusted amounts. However, the department failed to give a […]
NPR Cory Turner January 23, 2024 Families have a lot of questions right now about how much help they’ll get paying for college — questions that financial aid offices can’t yet answer. That’s because this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is months behind schedule. And to make […]
The College Fix Micaiah Bilger January 23, 2024 Meanwhile, institutions spend millions on diversity, inclusion efforts Few four-year universities are taking steps to develop skills-based education programs to prepare students for jobs, a new study by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning found. The findings contrast with a recent […]
Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott January 22, 2024 Nearly 74,000 borrowers will see their student loan balances wiped after the Biden administration announced another batch of debt relief totaling $4.9 billion on Friday. This latest action stems from fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and an ongoing account adjustment for […]