Study links rising tuition with increases in federal aid

Researchers at the New York Federal Reserve Bank found every $1 increase in federal aid is followed by a $.65 hike in tuition and fees at private nonprofits.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015

From states to institutions, free community college on the rise

Oregon is the second state to offer free community college to eligible students as individual colleges, cities, and other states consider their own plans.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015

Gates Foundation calls for FAFSA simplification

A new report from the foundation reveals that its ultimate goal is FAFSA’s eventual elimination.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 9, 2015

US Ed Dept moves to further address student loan debt

In addition to a potential expansion of federal repayment options, a New Jersey state rep is also alling for a lottery for student debt holders.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015

More than a third of 2008 first-year students transferred by 2014

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s latest report cautions high transfer rates are a particular concern with performance-based funding.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015

Free community college plan going before Congress

America’s College Promise Act will offer a federal match of $3 for every $1 states invest to waive two years of tuition and fees.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015

Campus SaVE Act requires greater action by colleges

The act addresses violence against women in the form of stalking, assault, and rape, requiring a host of new campus policies.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015

UC San Diego files conspiracy suit against researcher, USC

USC poached a prominent Alzheimer’s researcher, and UC San Diego claims he and his team conspired to steal funding and data.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015

State schools shift residency requirements for veterans

Changes at the state level are taking effect to comply with a new federal law requiring public schools to offer veterans and their dependents in-state tuition.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015

McCaskill speaks out against Clery

The Missouri Democrat said she would support removing the campus safety act entirely, but later clarified that she was referring to certain reporting requirements.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015

For-profit group to appeal gainful employment decision

The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities plans to appeal a June 23 ruling that upheld the federal regulation.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 6, 2015

Privacy laws could see overhaul on campuses

Privacy advocates are pushing the Department of Education to issue new guidance over medical records.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015

Supreme Court decision to re-hear Fisher rattles nerves

Colleges and universities across the country, both public and private, are bracing for a decision that could make their admissions processes much more expensive.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015

California teacher’s suit could destroy higher ed unions nationwide

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about forcing public workers to pay union dues even if they don’t want to.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015

Colleges and universities face Confederate backlash

Schools or individual buildings named after arguably unworthy historical figures are becoming the targets of local activism.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 2, 2015

Kansas State mandates course to prevent sexual assault, alcohol abuse

All students, including part-time and distance learners, will have to take the course to be eligible to register for classes.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 1, 2015

Supreme Court will hear UT Austin race-based admissions case again

The case could chip away or put an end to a considerations for race in admissions decisions.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 30, 2015

Concerns high over proposed engineering program criteria

Some fear the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology proposal will make grads less competitive.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 29, 2015

Impact of gay marriage ruling on Christian schools

The Supreme Court’s ruling legalizing gay marriage nationwide could eliminate tax-exempt status for Christian schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 29, 2015

Court to Kansas: Rework school funding law, again

A district court ruled Friday that the state's controversial school funding structure is unconstitutional.

By Kate Schimel • June 28, 2015

Video, game-based testing, and PowerSchool: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the latest win for 'gainful employment' regulations, video's rising prominence in education, and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2015

More Florida students are failing college-level coursework

After legislators banned requirements for remedial courses, students started skipping them and proving they weren’t ready for harder work.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 26, 2015

Education Department backs off of college ratings

The department instead plans to launch a consumer-oriented college comparison tool using many of the same metrics it had discussed for ratings.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 26, 2015

Education Dept reportedly undercounted Navient wrongdoing

Nearly 78,000 service members will receive a collective $60 million in a Justice Dept settlement that advocates say proves a miscalculation.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 24, 2015

Survey explores higher ed severance packages

While only 63 of 400 institutions responded to the survey, 60% of them said they had severance pay agreements with their presidents.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 24, 2015