Policy

Recognizing that their peers may not be aware of—or comfortable seeking out—food assistance benefits, college students are launching navigator programs that reduce stigma and increase access to basic necessities.

President Joe Biden this week reiterated his support for writing off up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt for individual borrowers but said he will not pursue the $50,000…

A new analysis shows that students in majority-Black and Latinx neighborhoods are asked to verify the accuracy of information submitted in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid far more…

Recognizing that hundreds of thousands of incarcerated people are poised to become newly eligible for Pell Grants, higher education advocates are not only celebrating the college access implications but also…

Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy and Howard University recently formalized their commitment to collaborate and announced a new scholarship program.

The Biden-Harris administration’s first week brought several announcements with implications for immigration policy, student borrowers, and college reopening plans.

A number of state lawmakers are introducing legislation that would require high school seniors to complete financial aid applications as a necessary step to graduate.

Colleges and universities wondering what a new administration and unified Congress could mean saw clear signals this week as President-Elect Joe Biden proposed a new infusion of support for higher…

The latest federal spending and stimulus package temporarily eases the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s work and eligibility requirements for low-income college students in hopes of increasing participation and curbing food…

While higher education stakeholders in every corner of the nation condemned the riots, the violence, racism, and security lapses on display struck an especially deep nerve at Washington, D.C.-based universities…