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Understanding the New College Majority: The Demographic and Financial Characteristics of Independent Students and their Postsecondary Outcomes

Institute for Women’s Policy Research Understanding the New College Majority: The Demographic and Financial Characteristics of Independent Students and their Postsecondary Outcomes Lindsey Reichlin Cruse, M.A., Eleanor Eckerson, Barbara Gault, Ph.D. DOWNLOAD REPORT FEBRUARY 20, 2018 BRIEFING PAPER, ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, INVESTING IN SINGLE MOTHERS’ HIGHER EDUCATION, STUDENT PARENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE ID: IWPR #C462 Independent […]

Study: students believe they are prepared for the workplace; employers disagree

Inside Higher Ed Overconfident Students, Dubious Employers A new study identifies the gaps between graduates’ views of their skills and the views of those who hire them. By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf February 23, 2018 College students may believe they’re ready for a job, but employers think otherwise. At least, that’s according to […]

States add restrictions to tuition-free college plans

Inside Higher Ed Tuition-Free, With Strings Advocates for free college worry that residency, course-load and drug-testing requirements will keep the neediest students out of state programs. By Ashley A. Smith February 23, 2018 For years, many states — believing that a postsecondary credential is a necessity to succeed in the economy […]

OPINION: America’s colleges and universities have a serious revenue problem – The Hechinger Report

The Hechinger Report OPINION: America’s colleges and universities have a serious revenue problem Trimming costs or enrolling more students can’t cure what higher education faces — but these other steps might by BRIAN C. MITCHELL February 22, 2018 Painting a grim picture for American higher education, Moody’s Investors Service recently changed […]

California holds out on state reciprocity agreement for online education

Inside Higher Ed The Odd State Out California will soon be the only state not joining an agreement that helps colleges offer online education across state lines. Consumer advocates there, concerned about for-profit colleges, hope it will stay that way. By Lindsay McKenzie February 28, 2018 When the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement was […]

Department of Education Defends Its Actions in GE Rule Lawsuit

CooleyED Department of Education Defends Its Actions in GE Rule Lawsuit Nancy Anderson, Jonathon Glass and Kate Lee Carey The debate over the current and future Gainful Employment Rule continues in all three branches of the federal government. on February 27, 2018 The debate over the current and future Gainful Employment Rule continues in […]

Education Dept. Eyes Changes in Bankrupt Borrowers’ Ability to Discharge Loans

Chronicle of Higher Education Education Dept. Eyes Changes in Bankrupt Borrowers’ Ability to Discharge Loans By Adam Harris FEBRUARY 20, 2018 Before 1998, student-loan borrowers were able to have their federal loans forgiven by declaring bankruptcy after the seventh year of repayment. But legislation enacted that year removed that provision, making […]

Trump administration seeks comment on student loan bankruptcy standards

Inside Higher Ed Bankruptcy Standards Get New Scrutiny Education Department signals interest in revisiting rules making student loans eligible for bankruptcy — a priority for some Democrats and consumer groups. By Andrew Kreighbaum February 21, 2018 The Department of Education signaled Monday that it is interested in tweaking the standards used for […]

Ashford U. Faces New Setback in Battle Over GI Bill Funds – The Chronicle of Higher Education

Chronicle of Higher Education Ashford U. Faces New Setback in Battle Over GI Bill Funds By Michael Vasquez FEBRUARY 21, 2018 California regulators have shot down Ashford University’s request for GI Bill eligibility — dealing the for-profit college a significant blow that could reverberate nationwide. Under federal rules, colleges that serve […]

Shared Benefits of Adult Postsecondary Access | The EvoLLLution

The Evolllution Shared Benefits of Adult Postsecondary Access Louis Soares | Vice President of Strategy, Research and Advancement, American Council on Education By building a deeper understanding of how post-traditional students make educational choices, policymakers and institutional leaders can drive change to ensure the higher education environment is better […]

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Understanding the New College Majority: The Demographic and Financial Characteristics of Independent Students and their Postsecondary Outcomes

Study: students believe they are prepared for the workplace; employers disagree

States add restrictions to tuition-free college plans

OPINION: America’s colleges and universities have a serious revenue problem – The Hechinger Report

California holds out on state reciprocity agreement for online education

Department of Education Defends Its Actions in GE Rule Lawsuit

Education Dept. Eyes Changes in Bankrupt Borrowers’ Ability to Discharge Loans

Trump administration seeks comment on student loan bankruptcy standards

Ashford U. Faces New Setback in Battle Over GI Bill Funds – The Chronicle of Higher Education

Shared Benefits of Adult Postsecondary Access | The EvoLLLution

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