Financial aid

A new analysis from The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs finds that an awareness gap is preventing students from seeking out available emergency aid.

New Department of Education regulations require colleges to reduce federal loan amounts for students enrolled less than full-time, but implementation details remain unclear.

Seeking rapid enrollment growth and a stronger financial position, Maryland’s Coppin State University launched a first-of-its-kind program that extends in-state tuition to students from around the country.

As the federal government limits the amount graduate students can borrow to pay for higher education, state organizations are creating their own lending programs.

Leaders at the University of Maryland say that comparatively small scholarships, layered on top of federal, state, and other institutional financial aid, can help students afford basic needs and engage…

To prevent sticker shock and confusion about college costs, some colleges and universities are using a “price-first” admissions model, sending prospective students personalized estimates before they apply.

Minnesota launched a new graduate loan option to help fill in the gap that will be created by the elimination of Grad PLUS loans and the implementation of other caps…

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 finds that students are taking out loans to pay not only for tuition but also for food, housing, and other basic needs, which increasingly strain students’ budgets.