NASFAA Hugh T. Ferguson January 7, 2026 A change in tax policy for 2026 has created some confusion over how certain forms of student loan forgiveness could now be taxed. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) specified that any student loan debt (federal, institutional, or private) that was modified or discharged from […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake January 7, 2026 Researchers found that four in 10 borrowers have credit scores too low for private loans, raising concerns that the new borrowing limits could make grad school inaccessible. In recent years, at least a quarter of all borrowers pursuing a master’s degree or […]
Inside Higher Ed Kathryn Palmer January 5, 2026 Some education experts are prepared for the sector’s growing disenchantment with generative artificial intelligence. Others believe it will improve college systems and processes. For the higher education sector, 2026 is likely to be another year of grappling with the power of generative […]
On Ed Tech Phil Hill December 30, 2025 The Department of Education (ED) has released its discussion draft for a new federal accountability framework, revising the existing Financial Value Transparency (FVT) and Gainful Employment (GE) regulations to align with statutory changes enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). While the underlying […]
Campus Reform Jared Harris December 27, 2025 The U.S. Department of Education announced it has stopped over $1 billion in attempted student aid fraud in 2025, crediting strengthened identity verification policies reinstated under the Trump administration. The reforms, which include mandatory ID checks for select first-time FAFSA applicants, were introduced […]
Ed Source Michael Burke December 23, 2025 A state-commissioned report says location is important for starting new community college bachelor’s degrees, a win for those campuses. A new analysis appears likely to bolster the attempts of some California community colleges to start offering bachelor’s degrees, despite protests from state universities […]
Cal Matters Mikhail Zinshteyn December 24, 2025 In summary California State University last year launched a pilot program to attract more students to the university system and to steer some to campuses that have been struggling with enrollment declines. What’s good for Riverside County is good for the whole state: […]
Cyber Insider Alex Lekander December 22, 2025 The University of Phoenix has confirmed that a cybersecurity breach resulting from the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle’s E-Business Suite (EBS) affects 3,489,274 individuals. The compromised data includes sensitive personal and financial information, and the university has now begun notifying affected […]
The College Fix Micaiah Bilger December 18, 2025 Education Department leader promises big fixes, ‘so everybody, buckle up’ The Trump administration has bold plans to end the political “weaponization” of higher education accrediting groups, a senior Department of Education official said Tuesday. Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent made the remarks […]
Fortune Sydney Lake December 19, 2025 Many parents and kids alike are wondering whether college has the same return on investment it once did. Going to college was once seen as a one-way ticket to a successful and lucrative career. Still, there are a growing number of six-figure jobs that don’t require a […]