Best Colleges Matthew Arrojas July 28, 2025 Undocumented students are not eligible for traditional federal financial aid, but for over two decades they were able to participate in career and technical education programs funded by the federal government. For over 25 years, undocumented immigrants have been able to access career […]
Higher Ed Dive Carolyn Crist July 29, 2025 Respondents report feeling unprepared in numerous ways, especially in finding a job after graduation and navigating student debt and personal finances. As today’s college graduates struggle to start a steady career, 1 in 2 Americans say their college major didn’t prepare them […]
USA Today July 22, 2025 For decades, the value of a four-year college degree was indisputable. In fact, it was one of the few things Republicans and Democrats seemed to agree on. In recent years, however, that bipartisan agreement about the traditional college experience has shifted toward a different type […]
Inside Higher Ed Ashley Mowreader July 23, 2025 The University of Phoenix improved students’ passing rates by mandating an introductory course on health and well-being earlier in their college careers. Compared to their younger peers, adult learners have lower retention rates and are more likely to be impacted by risk […]
Best Colleges Evan Castillo July 22, 2025 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act expands 529 plans beyond college to cover trade schools, credentialing programs, AP tests, tutoring, and workforce training, offering families more flexible, tax-free education savings options. A 529 savings plan is an account anyone over 18 can open […]
Daily Caller Terry Schilling July 22, 2025 The University of Pennsylvania’s stare down with President Trump over its pro-transgender mission didn’t last long. This month, the Ivy League school announced it will no longer allow men to compete in women’s sports after the Trump administration withheld $175 million of federal […]
Red State Observer July 23, 2025 **Department of Education Reverses Overreach: A Win for For-Profit Colleges** In a significant policy shift, the Department of Education has moved to correct an overreach that targeted for-profit colleges, a decision that signals progress toward fair treatment in higher education. Under the new guidance, […]
Lightcast July 24, 2025 First-of-its-kind analysis reveals specific AI skills employers need most, enabling targeted workforce training strategies across all career areas July 23, 2025 – Lightcast, the global leader in labor market intelligence, today released “Beyond the Buzz: Developing the AI Skills Employers Actually Need,” a comprehensive analysis revealing that […]
AEI Preston Cooper July 23, 2025 Students are not the only ones who enjoyed a reprieve during the nearly five-year pause on federal student loan payments. Colleges also got a break from a rule that bars them from the federal student aid system if their former students’ loan default rates […]
Cooley Ed Jay Vaughan and Vanessa Agudelo July 16, 2025 On July 4, President Donald Trump signed “The Act,” commonly referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” as part of the budget reconciliation process and, among other changes, amended the Higher Education Act of 1965. While the law includes a number […]