‘The consistency and stability of these systems are a growing concern’ Colleges and universities tell The Washington Post that the Department of Education’s federal financial aid system has been experiencing frequent disruptions since the agency’s staffing cuts in March. Read > The unintended consequences of tuition caps State-imposed tuition freezes meant to make college more affordable unintentionally benefit wealthier students, while raising prices on lower-income students, according to a new report from the Postsecondary Education and Economics Research Center. Read > Improving college students’ access to SNAP The Departments of Education and Agriculture need to fill “gaps in planning and execution” to improve outreach to low-income college students about federal food assistance, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. Read > Georgetown students bring financial literacy programming to Washington, DC, high schools Through the eight-week First Generation Investors program, Georgetown students visit local high schools to discuss topics such as stocks, bonds, credit, and interest, as well as the college application and financial aid process. Read > How an early alert system raised one college’s FAFSA completion > Colleges expand wellness offerings for student success > 4 ways community colleges can boost workforce development > ‘We’re preparing them for jobs that don’t even exist yet’ > How one community college helps adult students get prior learning credit > California launches first phase of long-anticipated Cradle-to-Career data system > Student Voice: I’m thriving in my dual-enrollment program, but it could be a whole lot better >