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Merit aid goes to rich students and decreases STEM grads. States should consider better ways to allocate funding.
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Mark Tetzlaff wants the Supreme Court to discharge his federal student loans. They should tell him to enroll in Income-Based Repayment.
Washington University’s Plan to Enroll More Low-Income Students Moves Forward
Shaun Kai Ern Ee has been pushing Washington University in St. Louis to become more socioeconomically diverse.
Department of Education Will Scuff New, Shiny Object
In trying to get bootcamps into the federal student aid system, the Department of Education will ruin one of the most innovative new ideas.
Visualizing the Higher Education Industry
Kim Dancy and Amy Laitinen paint a view of the huge and complex higher education industry with it’s multiple goals and constituencies.
Building Momentum for Postsecondary Success
A recent report identifies a successful solution for boosting college completion.
New AIR Report on Income Share Agreements is Deeply Flawed
A new report on Income Share Agreements by the American Institutes for Research uses flawed methodology and questionable conclusions.
Why Congress Should Think Twice Before Killing SEOG
The federal government鈥檚 oldest grant program that helps low-income students gain access to college may be on the chopping block.
Intruders at Harvard: The Rise and Fall of America鈥檚 Greatest University, as Told by Often Terrible Hollywood Movies
In 25 years, Hollywood has accidentally told the story of how Harvard University came to rule the world, until the world caught up with it.
Key Takeaways from New GAO Report on Income-Based Repayment
A new GAO report reveals information about Income-Based Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness for federal student loans.