Corinthian files for bankruptcy

The now-defunct for-profit college chain announced the closure of its remaining schools just last week.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 5, 2015

PRO Students Act would add new regulation to for-profits

The bill would require for-profit colleges to get at least 15% of revenue outside of federal student aid.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 4, 2015

Fraud suit against for-profit Western Educational Inc moves forward

An appeal ruling will require Western Educational Inc., to defend itself on charges of fraud.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 1, 2015

Ed Dept suggests other problematic for-profits for Corinthian transfers

Critics say the department is steering students toward risky institutions to avoid debt relief.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 30, 2015

CLASS Act would strengthen student rights

The newly introduced legislation would prohibit colleges receiving financial aid money from restricting students’ options for legal recourse.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

16,000 students face uncertainty in wake of Corinthian closure

Students left in the lurch following the closure of Corinthian Colleges' final 28 campuses have options, but each carries its own set of issues.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

Congressional Democrats push Duncan for student debt relief

A letter to the education secretary requests that the department advise students at schools found to commit fraud of their debt relief options.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2015

Laureate Education eyes 2016 for IPO

A $1 billion public offering is on the horizon for the world's largest for-profit college operator.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2015

Bill Clinton ends role with for-profit college chain

The former president said the exit was not because of his wife’s presidential campaign, but it follows Hillary’s heightened criticism of the sector.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 27, 2015

Final 28 Corinthian Colleges to close

The closure of the for-profit education chain's remaining campuses follows $30 million in fines from the U.S. Department of Education.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 27, 2015

DeVry planning turnaround as earnings drop 15%

The most recent quarter saw lower-than-expected earnings despite growing enrollment, but the company is still profitable.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 24, 2015

Duncan acknowledges possible loan forgiveness for Corinthian students

The process for such a move remains unclear, as there is little precedent.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 23, 2015

Gainful employment rule to take effect in 3 months

The federal government is primed to implement new regulations for vocational programs and for-profit colleges.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015

Survey: 39% of community college presidents don't believe free tuition will happen

Inside Higher Ed’s first-time survey found 2-year college leaders pessimistic about the realities of proposals to expand their reach.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015

Ed Department fines Corinthian $30M

An investigation concluded the for-profit college chain misrepresented job placement rates at its Heald College locations.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015

California lawsuit threatening Corinthian sale

Corinthian Colleges Inc. is pressuring California Attorney General Kamala Harris to drop a lawsuit that is scaring away buyers.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 13, 2015

HBCUs overrepresented on DOE watch list

Those listed account for about 8% of the nation's historically black institutions.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 9, 2015

3 trends changing the face of for-profit higher ed

For better or worse, companies operating in the space have seen their survival threatened by tighter federal regulations and proposals in other sectors.

By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2015

20 more colleges identified with financial restrictions

The Department of Education released previously redacted names from its list of more than 550 schools under cash monitoring.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 6, 2015

Financial scrutiny and Atlanta convictions: The week’s most read education news

Get caught up on the 556 higher ed institutions under federal financial scrutiny and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • April 2, 2015

Ed Dept reveals list of 556 institutions under financial scrutiny

The list contains a mix of for-profits, state schools, bible colleges, and foreign institutions.

By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2015

Ed Dept to name risky colleges after all

The department’s decision comes after an Inside Higher Ed article criticizing the secrecy around financially unstable institutions.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 30, 2015

Grand Canyon U probably won't go private

The for-profit school can’t convince investors to take an affordable buyout.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 26, 2015

U of Phoenix parent posts major losses

The for-profit university has been hemorrhaging students and revenues in recent years.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 26, 2015

Colombian MOOC operator Platzi crosses over to Silicon Valley

The platform is among Y Combinator’s latest group of tech startups joining the incubator, but it wants an English-speaking audience more than revenue.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 23, 2015