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Washington University in St. Louis uses 65% endowment return to adopt need-blind admissions

Surging investments powered a $1 billion financial aid initiative at the private university. But need-blind admissions can be very expensive for institutions.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness changes promise $1.74B in quick debt relief for 22,000 borrowers

The U.S. Department of Education starts an anticipated revamp of the often-criticized program, where only 2.1% of applicants have met requirements.

Low census counts rattle college towns

As population tallies roll out, campuses and city halls worry a census interrupted by COVID-19 could choke available public dollars.

UC system seeks to add 20,000 students by 2030

A working group will examine paths to growth, including more online education, mergers and faster times to degrees.

Student-athletes can now earn big off their celebrity. A new bill would tax their scholarships.

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr introduced legislation that would affect players earning more than $20,000 annually through endorsements and other deals.

SUNY begins to unenroll students who didn't comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The mammoth New York system said 98% of students have followed its mandate, but thousands still risk being deregistered.

Nearly all loans canceled through closed-school program were for students who went to for-profit colleges

A government watchdog also found that many students whose debt was automatically discharged had been struggling financially.

Board votes to unite 3 merging Vermont colleges under the name Vermont State University

The state's higher education system is merging the institutions in an attempt to help them regain their financial footing.

Stanford University plans to buy struggling Catholic college's campus

Notre Dame de Namur University will use funds from selling its grounds to fuel a transition to a primarily online institution.

Foundation will spend up to $500M to expand access at selective liberal arts colleges

The Schuler Education Foundation is already working with five institutions, and is willing to reach up to 15 to 20 more.

Can colleges compete with companies like Coursera?

Arthur Levine discusses how trends like personalized education are unfolding, what's driving them, and what can go right or wrong for colleges.

Nebraska judge refuses to block Creighton University COVID-19 vaccine requirement

Students said the vaccines conflict with their anti-abortion values, but Creighton historically hasn't granted exemptions for religious reasons.

What student safeguards are needed if Congress expands Pell to short-term programs?

Recent research found the payoff for short-term Pell offerings varies widely, but some policymakers think they can work with the right precautions.

Inside one HBCU's plan to waive tuition for a year

Clinton College, in South Carolina, isn't charging students tuition in 2021-22. Officials say enrollment swelled because of the offer.

9 AAUP conferences urge Congress to add colleges to Biden's vaccine mandate

Some of the groups are located in conservative Southern states where laws have limited the coronavirus countermeasures that schools can take.

NACAC chief executive announces a new mission and vision statement

Angel Pérez says the organization is recommitting to accessible, equitable postsecondary education.

College Board announces easier CSS Profile, plus a 'lighter, shorter' version

The tool helps colleges award aid but drew criticism as onerous for students to complete.

San José State settles for $1.6M with athletes sexually abused by former trainer

The Justice Department concluded the university violated Title IX by failing to respond to reports of assault and retaliating against two employees.

JPMorgan Chase acquires financial planning platform Frank to connect with college students

The bank is hoping its purchase of the company will help it forge deeper relationships that could last long after students leave campus.

Recent regulatory action signals a turning point for ISAs

A recent CFPB statement that income-share agreements are loans could hurt the financial products — or mark a new era.

Mississippi trustees ban vaccine mandates at public universities

The vote appears to be the first by a public college governing board to prohibit COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

Report: Federal income-driven repayment 'built to be a debt trap'

The system meant to help some borrowers actually burdens them in some cases, according to the Student Borrower Protection Center.

California sets aside $500M to grow affordable housing for students

Lawmakers are hoping to address the housing crunch as well as cap rent for low-income students.

Iowa's public universities request $22M in additional funding

The institutions' presidents suggested the additional money is necessary to help them stay competitive with their peers.

New Jersey governor signs college cost transparency law

The legislation builds on an earlier measure passed in 2019.