The Best Student Loan Repayment Program Needs an Elevator Pitch
Income-Based Repayment (IBR) is a great, but unattractive to many. Switching from an exemption to a threshold would go a long way.
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What Trump and the New No Child Left Behind Mean for Higher Education
Higher Ed Happy Hour Episode 9: Libby, Andrew, and Kevin debate what a potential K12 bargain in Congress means for the Higher Education Act.
New Research on How States can Control Tuition Growth
New research finds that decentralized tuition setting authority and fixed caps on its rate of growth are associated with higher tuition.
Out-of-State Tuition: A DREAMer Barrier to College
States have been deciding for themselves whether undocumented immigrants can pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.
Tech Support Keeps Central Arizona Students Connected
Technology is what connects the widely dispersed community of students at Central Arizona College.
The Weakest Link in Newark’s Efforts to Raise College Completion Rates
Gates FAFSA Proposal: What would this mean for families?
The Gates Foundation’s proposed method for simplifying the FAFSA wouldn’t change financial aid awards by much.
Right on Schedule: Gates Proposes Simplifying the FAFSA
The Gates Foundation proposes a new way to simplify the FAFSA, a move to help families realize their college dreams.
Candy Crush Community College
New models of community college are offering more flexibility, but is this model addressing the major challenges?
How O’Malley Would Let Private Lenders Back Into Federal Student Loans
Governor Martin O’Malley is proposing to let the same banks kicked out of student lending in 2010 in through the back door.