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Reflecting on a ‘Tumultuous’ Year for Higher Ed

Campus speech, the FAFSA debacle and enrollment woes dominated discussions at a panel event that questioned higher ed’s status quo after a year of compounding crises.

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State Higher Ed Funding is Still Rising—for Now

Even as federal stimulus waned, lawmakers boosted support for public colleges in 2023, with an emphasis on financial aid. Can it make up for falling tuition revenue?

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Protests Come for Prospective Students

The latest wave of college protests coincided with events for admitted students and a busy season for campus tours. Admissions offices are walking a thin line to avoid disruption.

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Our Kids Could Benefit From Legacy Preferences at Yale: We Still Oppose Them

Birikti Kahsai and Sam Haddad argue it’s past time for legacy admissions to end.

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College Indecision Day

May 1 normally marks the start of students’ higher ed journeys. The FAFSA fiasco has cast a shadow over this year’s celebrations for those still waiting on aid packages.

Mixed-Status Families Can Now Complete FAFSA

The Department of Education has implemented a temporary fix to the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that...
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What’s Behind the ACT’s For-Profit Pivot?

The testing nonprofit was bought by a private equity firm last month, raising concerns about accountability and illuminating key forces of change in the assessment industry.

New York Will Require Students to Complete FAFSA or Opt Out

New York State will require public school districts to certify that every high school senior completes the Free Application for...