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Decoding the Cost of College
No federal policy exists that requires standardized terminology, consistent formatting, or critical information on financial aid awards.
Varying Degrees 2018
Varying Degrees 2018: New America’s Second Annual Survey on Higher Education surveyed 1,600 Americans ages 18 and older.
The Wealth Gap PLUS Debt
The Wealth Gap PLUS Debt report looks at the Parent PLUS loan program and how it could widen the racial wealth divide.
Shining a Light on Award Letters that Leave Students in the Dark
After getting into college, students receive financial aid packages that are often missing key information about costs.
A Not-So-Simple Simplification in the PROSPER Act
This second post in our series on Rep. Foxx’s new HEA bill analyzes financial aid policies under the proposal.
Holding the PROSPER Act Accountable
This first post in our series on Rep. Foxx’s new HEA bill analyzes accountability under the proposal.
The “Innovation” Trap in the PROSPER Act
This third post in our series on Rep. Foxx’s new HEA bill analyzes “innovation” policies under the proposal.