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One Small Step for FAFSA, One Giant Leap for Students
The Obama administration made an announcement that could fundamentally change the way students apply for federal financial aid.
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.
College Decisions Survey Part IV: Understanding Student Loan Debt
As part of the College Decision Survey, prospective and recently-enrolled college students’ were asked about student loans.
What Would It Take to Make College Debt-free?
Middle class anxiety about the cost of college has brought higher education financing to the fore of the current presidential election.
The Real Reason That Colleges Go ‘Test Optional’
When George Washington University announced last month that it was adopting a “test-optional” admissions policy.
Democrats and Vouchers: A Love Story
For Democrats to save to save public higher education, it's time to rethink their unwavering support of higher education vouchers.
New Article: Can This Man Save the Public University
This profile examines the history of federal higher education policy and King Alexander's motives and ideas for changing it.
Universities Can Keep Their Money, Just Tax Them
Universities that invest money in the stock market should be taxed, just like everyone else
Will a New Teacher Loan Assistance Bill Solve Anything?
A new bill promises to streamline current federal teacher loan programs and attract and retain quality teachers in high-needs schools.
NASFAA’s Three Paths for FAFSA Applicants (Part 2)
This post will examine a recommendation in NASFAA's proposal dealing with how FAFSA applicants are sorted into three paths.
NASFAA’s Take on Data for the FAFSA (Part 1)
In this post, we'll break down the details of how NASFAA proposes collecting and using data for the FAFSA.
Whatever Happened to the Department’s Competency-Based Education Experiments?
President Obama announced competency-based experiments two years ago but still hasn't happened. It is not enough to announce policy.
The Clinton Plan: Everything but the Kitchen Sink
The Clinton plan to make college affordable includes every policy idea in higher education but the kitchen sink.