Here We Go Again: Three Things House Members Must Know About the Short-Term Pell Amendment to NDAA
The House is once again expected to vote on BWPA this week, this time as an amendment to the reauthorization of NDAA.
Accountability in Higher Education
Short-Term Pell Already Exists
The federal government already pays for a lot of short-term programs. And many of these programs have poor outcomes.
“We Just Disagree:” Department of Education Concludes Negotiated Rulemaking Without Consensus on Student Protections
This week, the Department of Education wrapped up negotiations on new regulations designed to improve consumer protections for students
Former Administrators of University of Antelope Valley, a For-Profit, Allege Financial Aid Fraud
Officials say the California college was intentionally withholding students' money as it floundered financially.
If “Outcomes Are Key” in Higher Education, Why Do Accreditors Oppose Minimum Standards for Colleges?
Accreditors are meant to ensure that colleges provide students with a high quality education. So, why are they setting minimum standards?
Accreditors Keep Questioning the Need for Stronger Regulations. Here’s Why They Are Needed.
Accreditors have criticized the Education Department's proposed accreditation changes, despite these agencies' failures to protect students.
Three Things House Members Must Know Before Voting on the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act
As the House continues to push forward on BWPA, Representatives shouldn’t make any hasty decisions.
A For-Profit Nursing College Is Trying To Take Root In Wisconsin. Here’s Why That’s Alarming.
The Arizona College of Nursing has a history of poor student outcomes, including a high loan default rate.
Very-Short-Term Pell Requires Multiple Meaningful Guardrails
As Congress considers the latest in a series of short-term Pell proposals, it's crucial to establish meaningful safeguards.
“It Is Students’ Money”: Department of Education Begins Work to Make Higher Education Regulations More Student-Focused
Department of Education proposed new regulations protect students receiving Pell Grants and other financial aid
Department of Education Limits Colleges’ Ability to Hold Transcripts
New rules will prevent colleges and universities from withholding transcripts from students for periods of enrollment they received federal