Higher education leaders from across the state and in San Antonio are sounding the alarm on what tax and spending changes proposed under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could mean to already vulnerable students. Restricting access to federal Pell Grants could affect thousands of low-income undergraduate students across the nation, and Texas education leaders […]
Financial Aid
Posted inChicago
Helping hand or scam? A different approach to paying back student loans is under scrutiny.
These loans, called income share agreements, could become more popular as President Donald Trump’s administration claws back federal loans and grants.
Posted inMississippi
Pell grant changes in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could affect nearly 80,000 Mississippi college students
Higher education officials and advocates warn the proposed changes to Pell Grants would hamper college access.
Posted inLocal Story Partnerships
Can California residents afford to become California teachers?
The state offers multiple pathways toward completing onerous requirements, but ultimately many students still risk major debt.
Posted inCalifornia
Financial aid fraud is on the rise in California. How federal officials plan to crack down
The U.S. Department of Education will begin more rigorous screening of financial aid applicants, citing instances of fraud at California’s community colleges.
Posted inEl Paso
Status of Texas’ in-state tuition leaves El Paso colleges, students off balance
Tens of thousands of undocumented college students who live in Texas are uncertain about their academic future after the state’s recent decision to revoke in-state tuition, which could make higher education too expensive for them.
Posted inOhio
Thousands of low-income Ohio college students could lose federal financial aid under Trump budget plans
About 97,000 Ohio students could be impacted by proposed changes to Pell Grants, which help people pay for college.
Posted inOhio
Ohio college students could pay more under State Senate budget proposal
Public institutions would be able to increase tuition rates. Plus, colleges would see a slight increase in state funding support.
Posted inThe Dispatch
What Dept. of Education cuts mean for borrowers
Trump administration cuts to the Department of Education have saddled financial aid professionals and potential borrowers with higher workloads and long processing times.
Posted inChicago
Chicagoans with student debt stressed as Trump, GOP cut back relief
Biden canceled more student debt than any other president. Trump is taking things in the opposite direction.