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More Borrowers at Risk of Defaulting
With student loan payments set to resume, a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report shows more borrowers are struggling. “The situation is worse than we could have imagined,” one advocate said.
A Battle Over DEI in Central Virginia
Despite their differences, both the Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia have defended diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the face of criticism.
‘Tough Choices’ Ahead on Federal Budget
Lawmakers voted to not spend more money on domestic programs in order to avert default. That doesn’t leave much wiggle room for appropriators to increase the Pell Grant or give more money to Federal Student Aid.
Conn. Institutions and Lawmakers Reach Funding Deal
Legislating an Honest Look at College Cost
State legislation to improve transparency about the cost of a degree has earned bipartisan support. Some worry about political motives and unintended consequences.
The Current State of NIL
Athletics officials will lobby lawmakers this week for a federal bill governing name, image and likeness as the NCAA and conferences contend with a patchwork of state laws.
A ‘Modest but Important Step’ Against Transcript Withholding
The proposed ban comes as more states are restricting colleges and universities from withholding transcripts when a student owes money to the institution. The planned federal ban would only apply in some cases.
Recognizing an ‘Untapped Resource’
Illinois lawmakers passed legislation urging colleges to adopt neurodiversity inclusion statements in response to advocacy by community college leaders.