Policy and Legislation

Last month, new stakeholders joined the growing effort to create accelerated degree programs that reduce the time and money it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree.

New York City officials are working to allocate more funds to an existing college savings program to boost higher education access for children with the greatest need.

A new report finds that more high school seniors completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid than ever before, two years after students and families experienced significant difficulties with…

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.

Graduate students will face new caps on federal student loans this summer, which may push them to take out additional private loans to cover remaining costs, or to reconsider their…

The current ‘low fire, low hire’ job market is posing a barrier to young college graduates eager to start their careers.

U.S. colleges and universities are rapidly developing reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees in response to economic and enrollment challenges, and to meet workforce needs.

A new analysis from The Chronicle of Higher Education finds that the issuance of F-1 student visas fell even more than previously reported.

City officials are expanding the maximum award available through the DC Tuition Assistance Grant program, which has helped thousands of local residents attend U.S. colleges and universities.

A combination of federal policy changes and financial aid cuts at cash-strapped institutions may leave students from low-income households struggling to afford a college education.