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Some students who are U.S. citizens but have undocumented parents are opting not to complete their financial aid applications, fearing that information they provide might put their family at risk…

A new report from the Brookings Institution explores the system-wide impact of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling and its disproportionate effects on underrepresented students.

An increasing number of students are using AI-generated tools in their college research, but admissions consultants say the tools lack important context when it comes to schools’ affordability, culture, academics,…

Some students are earning bachelor’s degrees in mere weeks through online programs that allow them to take as many classes as they choose, leaving educators concerned about the quality of…

As U.S. colleges and universities face continued financial challenges, they are increasing their reliance on merit aid to attract wealthier students and boost revenue.

Recent graduate Alondra Herrera-Esquivel (SFS’25) reflects on the friendships she forged as an undergraduate in Georgetown’s Community Scholars Program, and the program’s role in preparing first-generation students for a new…

Some student loan borrowers are stopping payments and heading abroad as the number of debtors in default reaches record levels, The New York Times reports.

More than half of college students say they have faced financial difficulties that limit their ability to meet basic needs.

First-generation student Elijah Ward (C’26) didn’t think he’d be able to study abroad. At Georgetown, he found the support needed to travel and thrive.

New research from the Brookings Institution finds that since 2019-20, the inflation-adjusted cost of attending college has decreased for students from all income backgrounds when including scholarships and other discounts.