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House Panel Advances Anti-‘Political Litmus Test’ Bills
Democrats call the GOP-sponsored bills an unnecessary attempt to codify rights already protected by the First Amendment that could hinder antisemitism response.
No Surprises for Higher Ed in Spending Bill
The final federal spending package for the 2023–24 fiscal year, released Thursday, would provide mostly level funding for higher ed, with a small increase for Federal Student Aid.
Student Aid Forms Start Trickling In
After a two-month delay, the U.S. Education Department began sending FAFSA forms to colleges last week. College officials are eager to get to work, but slow pace and technical holdups threaten further delays.
Education Department Begins Sending Financial Aid Data: Report
Biden Seeks Another Pell Grant Increase, but Shortfall Looms
The president’s latest proposed budget would boost the maximum Pell Grant by $750 for students at nonprofit private and public colleges. Whether and how Congress will pay for such an increase is unclear.
Colleges, Education Department at Odds Over Inclusive Access Changes
The department is sticking by its plan to prohibit colleges from automatically billing students for course materials despite strong opposition from publishers and university leaders.
Untangling the Bungled FAFSA Launch
Politics, priorities and a set of unforced errors unraveled the Education Department’s best-laid plans for a federal aid overhaul. Critics say they should have seen it coming.
U.S. Wants to Let States Enforce Their Own Regulations for Online Education
As the Biden administration eyes regulatory changes aimed at improving consumer protections for students, institutions worry about unintended consequences.