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More colleges project tuition revenue will decline: report
Moody's analysts expect up to a 3.3% decrease in median net tuition income, at least in part because of the pandemic.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 29, 2020 -
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State community college leaders say more federal aid is crucial
Respondents to a recent survey said they'd need more funding for remote learning, professional development and counseling.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 28, 2020 -
What's next for free college if Biden becomes president?
The pandemic could make it hard for states to pay for their share of his proposal, policy experts said.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 27, 2020 -
College tuition increases were historically low this year: report
The pandemic has had a profound impact on pricing, according to the College Board's latest research.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 26, 2020 -
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Few free college programs cover living expenses and include adult students: report
In its updated analysis of these initiatives, The Education Trust suggested several ways they could be more equitable.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 23, 2020 -
Some colleges are lowering tuition for fall 2021
Institutions are citing the pandemic's economic uncertainty and its effect on students and families.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 23, 2020 -
A guide to higher education coronavirus relief funding
We break down where proposed legislation stands and what colleges should know about the aid available to them now.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Oct. 23, 2020 -
Ed Dept details colleges' foreign financial ties in new report
But one higher ed group says the agency hasn't been willing to discuss compliance with the federal disclosure law.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 20, 2020 -
California Community Colleges gets $100M for student aid
The 20-year gift will provide emergency funds and support students close to completing a credential or transferring to a four-year college.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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Final endowment tax rules tailor the policy for colleges
But it's unlikely the changes will have a significant impact on schools covered by the assessment, one professor said.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 5, 2020 -
Community colleges entered pandemic with costs in check: report
Keeping them that way will be key and property tax revenue can help, Moody's Investors Service analysts explain.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Q&A
What is data's role in COVID-era talk about colleges' financial health?
We spoke with HelioCampus CEO Darren Catalano about the analytics firm's first acquisition and helping colleges understand costs.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 21, 2020 -
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IBM plans $100M investment in HBCU computing program
Twin initiatives aim to bolster research and improve diversity in the field.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 17, 2020 -
College tuition benchmark posts big drop in August
The Consumer Price Index for the measure fell from July, likely because of tuition cuts stemming from the pandemic.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 14, 2020 -
Debt payments at risk for colleges where auxiliary income takes a hit, Moody's says
The use of online instruction and having fewer students on campus could trigger big revenue losses for some colleges.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 2, 2020 -
Pandemic could slow student housing P3s, Moody's says
Public-private partnerships paid for by user fees could be stalled by the crisis, highlighting risks and limitations for colleges that use the financing model.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 31, 2020 -
Ed Dept pitches new grants to help colleges rebound from the pandemic
The agency is seeking proposals that provide dual enrollment for underserved students, come from minority-serving institutions or focus on remote instruction.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 20, 2020 -
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Deep DiveHow colleges fared in the Paycheck Protection Program
More than 670 nonprofit colleges and around 100 affiliated organizations each received at least $150,000 in loans, our analysis shows.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 19, 2020 -
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Tuition-payers' bill of rights proposes 6 protections
Backed by a coalition of think tanks and advocacy groups, the initiative urges institutions to refund students for services not rendered.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 17, 2020 -
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Will colleges' shift to sustainable investing continue amid the pandemic?
Advocates of basing investment performance on more than just returns say the crisis makes a case for broader change.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 14, 2020 -
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Colleges could be on the hook to cover sports debt: Moody's
With competitions canceled and revenue stunted, athletic departments may need help covering debt payments.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 14, 2020 -
College faculty push contract negotiations as pandemic continues
Instructors' frustration is mounting as institutions move to cut budgets and reopen campuses.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 10, 2020 -
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As an uncertain fall looms, some colleges turn to free tuition
At least three small schools told undergraduates they would waive the cost of future studies if they enroll full time this fall.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 5, 2020 -
More colleges consider across-the-board cuts, survey finds
A new poll from the Association of American Colleges and Universities tracks how campus leaders are handling the coronavirus crisis.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 3, 2020 -
Report examines the impact of mandatory FAFSA policies
Meanwhile, research shows fewer students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds are applying for financial aid amid the pandemic.
By Hallie Busta • July 30, 2020
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