The Washington Times Thomas Jones September 11, 2024 OPINION: The Biden/Harris Department of Education (USDE) is perhaps the most progressive in American history. USDE continues to ignore the court system by doling out billions in student loan bailouts, fumbling the rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), […]
The Washington Times Virginia Foxx September 11, 2024 OPINION: Democrats and Republicans rarely see eye-to-eye these days, but I think we can all agree that earning a postsecondary degree or certification is just too expensive. Acknowledging the problem is a good start, but how will we actually lower the burden […]
Kiplinger Erin Bendig September 11, 2024 As the 2024 presidential election nears, the fate of student loan forgiveness is at the forefront of many borrowers’ minds, particularly as Vice President Harris and former President Trump have such wildly differing viewpoints. In the first half of this year, federal student loan debt increased […]
Robert Kelche September 3, 2024n College closures are getting quite a bit of attention right now—and for good reason. When a college closes suddenly, students are much less likely to complete their studies and employees have a difficult time finding comparable jobs. And the uptick in the number of college closures in the […]
Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman September 5, 2024 Most providers have to double the number of credentials they produce for well-paying jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s to avoid workforce gaps, a new report finds. A new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce found that colleges […]
Cal Matters Alisha Green September 4, 2024 In summary Through conferences, grants, and other mechanisms, the SEMI Foundation has been trying to fill the increasing number of semiconductor jobs in California. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to […]
CATO Institute Andrew Gillen September 3, 2024 The Supreme Court has let the Eighth Circuit’s pause on the SAVE plan remain in place. Reworked the student loan payment pause section, including a new estimate of how much interest was waived ($208 billion). Mass student loan forgiveness is terrible policy (see this […]
Thompson Coburn LLP Aaron Lacey and Hope Watson September 3, 2024 The U.S. Department of Education continues to release significant guidance relating to its Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment rule, including last week’s announcement that institutions should “pause reviews of the Completers Lists and use of the FVT/GE Reports.” […]
CNN Business Elisabeth Buchwald September 3, 2024 New York CNN — Going to college in the United States has long been considered the ticket to a higher-paying job. But the growing share of high school graduates who are enrolling in vocational schools instead of four-year programs may not be missing out on […]
AEI Beth Akers August 29, 2024 There were many years when Republican and Democratic lawmakers weren’t too far apart on higher education policy. Their rhetoric reflected different priorities, but neither party really pushed for a radical departure from the status quo. Debate about reform was largely at the margins. But […]