Pew Richa Bhattarai, Scott Brees & Phillip Oliff January 19, 2023 Survey data shows those at public schools received 52% of veteran undergraduate student loan dollars Many military veterans borrow to pay for college despite having access to the robust Post-9/11 GI Bill. Much of the current policy discussion about this student loan debt has focused […]
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Higher Ed Dive Jeremy Bauer-Wolf February 1, 2023 Dive Brief: U.S. colleges used almost $13 billion in federal pandemic assistance in 2021 to cover lost revenue, helping prevent cuts to jobs, academic programs and student support services. The U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday released a report detailing how colleges leveraged pandemic aid in 2021, the same […]
Read MoreHigher Ed Dive Rosa DeLauro January 31, 2023 The ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee calls for an end to OPM tuition sharing based on enrollment. For years, my colleagues and I have fought to protect students and taxpayers from the predatory practices of for-profit colleges. While the Biden administration is working to address […]
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The Hill Julia Manchester January 29, 2023 Prospective GOP candidates for president are leaning heavily into education amid concerns over issues like parental rights and the politicization of school curriculums. Underscoring how critical an issue it is for Republicans, former President Trump unveiled his education platform on Thursday, calling for cutting federal funds to any […]
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