Undermining Pell: Volume III: The News Keeps Getting Worse for Low-Income Students
Stephen Burd looks at U.S. Dept. of Ed data showing the average net price that students from low-income families attending four-college.
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A Fight in Maryland to Stop Colleges from Stripping Low-Income Students of Institutional Aid
A group in Maryland is fighting to stop public universities from taking away institutional financial aid from low-income students.
The Merit Aid Arms Race Heats Up at UW-Madison
The University of Wisconsin at Madison is planning to substantially boost its spending on non-need-based aid, known as "merit-based."
Getting More High-Achieving Low-Income Students Into Selective Colleges
Eleven states require students to take college entrance exams, and research shows that these policies have resulted in increased 4-year coll
Grinnell College Shows What it Takes for an Elite Private College to be Socioeconomically Diverse
Grinnell College's commitment to enrolling low-income students is in keeping with the school's long history of social activism.
The Problem with the Justice Dept’s Settlement with EDMC
Settlements, like the one DOJ reached with EDMC, make it difficult for for-profit college students who were defrauded to get the relief.
Five Things You Should Know About Wash U.’s Plan to Become More Socioeconomically Diverse
Washington University’s Plan to Enroll More Low-Income Students Moves Forward
Shaun Kai Ern Ee has been pushing Washington University in St. Louis to become more socioeconomically diverse.
Why Congress Should Think Twice Before Killing SEOG
The federal government’s oldest grant program that helps low-income students gain access to college may be on the chopping block.
Why Sen. Lamar Alexander Is Wrong About College Affordability
The Senator in charge of higher education policy is on a campaign to make college affordable, even for the most financially needy student.
The Real Reason That Colleges Go ‘Test Optional’
When George Washington University announced last month that it was adopting a “test-optional” admissions policy.
Against the Tide: One College Leader Who Champions Socioeconomic Diversity
Nancy Cantor, a college leader who believes that higher education should be more inclusive than exclusive when admitting students.
The Weakest Link in Newark’s Efforts to Raise College Completion Rates
