Student Aid

Let's Rethink How We Pay for College

Jeff Selingo | Posted 02.18.2012

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Student loans are not going away, despite calls by Occupy protesters to have the federal government finance public colleges entirely and write off all student debt. So rather than debate the impossible, we should instead discuss better ways of financing a college degree.

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5 Colleges With The Best Finanical Aid

| Dani Wong | Posted 01.06.2012

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It's no secret that getting into college is more competitive than ever. Unfortunately, it's also becoming more expensive. These days, a college educat...

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WATCH: Ron Paul Wants To Kill Costly 'Failed Program'

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 12.23.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Republican presidential contender Ron Paul said Sunday he wants to end federal student loans, calling it a "failed program" that has put...

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In The Public Interest: Student Loan Defaults Skyrocket, Double in Past 6 Years

Rich Williams | Posted 11.15.2011

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A large debt burden makes life tough for graduates. Buying a home, starting a family or starting a small business may not be options for some student loan borrowers, even if they have a job.

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Justice Department, Four States Say For-Profit College Corporation Violated Federal Law

HuffingtonPost.com | Chris Kirkham | Posted 10.08.2011

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The U.S. Justice Department and four states sued the nation’s second-largest for-profit college corporation on Monday, alleging in a wide-ranging co...

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Student Aid Teeters in the Debt-Ceiling Debate

The Chronicle of Higher Education | Posted 09.28.2011

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With federal spending caps likely to be part of any deal on the debt ceiling and long-term deficit reduction, federal student aid is facing some sort of major cut.

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For-Profit College Lobbying Group Sues Obama Administration Over Regulations

HuffingtonPost.com | Chris Kirkham | Posted 09.19.2011

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More than a month after the Obama administration issued weaker-than-expected regulations aimed at reining in abuses at some for-profit colleges, a tra...

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In The Public Interest: Ryan's Budget Is A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing, Preying On Student Aid

Rich Williams | Posted 06.15.2011

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If this Congress is serious about job recovery, reducing access to college is the wrong approach. We should be investing in Pell Grants and looking for ways to increase the maximum Grant, not cut it.

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In The Public Interest: Pell Grant Cut Would Lead to Massive Financial Aid Disruptions

Rich Williams | Posted 06.06.2011

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As Congress continues to debate a long-term budget plan for FY11, a proposed $5.7 billion cut to Pell Grant funding is still on the table. Beyond the dollars and cents, cutting Pell Grants has real consequences.

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The Continuing Resolution Devastates College Opportunities for Young People

Lindsay McCluskey | Posted 05.25.2011

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HR 1 shows just how little the 112th House of Representatives prioritizes young people and a college education.

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President Obama Proposes Cuts in Aid Programs to Preserve Pell Grant

Mark Kantrowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

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It is unlikely that Congress will increase student aid funding by much over the next decade. Instead, there will be greater emphasis on using current funding more effectively.

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Congress Proposes 15% Cut in Pell Grant Funding

Mark Kantrowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

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The proposed cut in the maximum Pell Grant would mean that almost one fifth of current recipients -- or 1.7 million low-income students -- would no longer qualify for the Pell Grant.

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Trends in College Pricing

Gaston Caperton | Posted 05.25.2011

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If the path to global competitiveness is in fact paved with diplomas, we should all be focused on eliminating one of the greatest barriers to a college education: the cost.

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For-Profit Colleges Charging More While Doing Less For Poorest

Bloomberg | John Lauerman | Posted 05.25.2011

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s state budget cuts lock students out of community-college classrooms or force them to stand in class, for-profit colleges are attracting hundreds of ...

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Kaplan University's 'Guerrilla Registration' Forcing Students Into Debt

HuffingtonPost.com | Chris Kirkham | Posted 05.25.2011

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Arlen Castillo had just begun an online associate's degree program at Kaplan University when a family emergency forced a change of plans. Her mother i...

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In The Public Interest : For-Profit Education Programs Giving Some a Raw Deal

Rich Williams | Posted 05.25.2011

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No student wants to graduate with unmanageable debt. The Department of Education's new rules will rein in the most abusive and over-priced programs that drive students into debt.

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HuffPost College Meets WhiteHouse.Gov: 'Open For (Student) Questions'

Huffington Post | Leah Finnegan | Posted 05.25.2011

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*UPDATED* Nearly 150,000 votes later, we have a winner: Amanda Litman, the editor of North By Northwestern! Amanda has traveled with us to Washingto...

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PHOTOS: 9 Key Points Of The Student Aid Bill

Huffington Post | Lindsay Dittman | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, signed into law yesterday, will bring major reforms to America's higher education system. The law plans...

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Education Secretary Touts Student Loan Reform: 'This Is An Unprecedented Investment'

Huffington Post | Leah Finnegan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Two decades ago, about 40 percent of U.S. adults aged 18 to 30 graduated from college. Today, the rate remains the same here while increasing in count...

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Student Loan Bill Hits Snag, Gets Sent Back To House (UPDATED)

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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UPDATE: The bill passed the Senate, 56-43, and the House, 220-207. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act is headed back to the House of Repre...

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House APPROVES Student Loan Bill

The Washington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Legislation hailed by supporters as the most significant change to college student lending in a generation passed the House on Sunday night. The s...

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Increase In Applicants For Pell Grants Puts Pressure On Student Aid Bill

newsweek.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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It's never seemed like much of a debate. Should the government spend $61 billion over the next 10 years to continue to subsidize the private lenders w...

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Democrats Link Student Aid Bill To Health Care Bill For Reconciliation Vote

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Under White House pressure to act swiftly, House and Senate Democratic leaders reached for agreement Friday on President Barack Oba...

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Move Our Money From Banks to Students

Sec. Arne Duncan | Posted 05.25.2011

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President Obama has a plan to move our money from banks to students to make college more affordable for the next generation of engineers, teachers, and scientists.

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Pell Grant College Aid Program Will Fall $18 Billion Short

AP | LIBBY QUAID | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — The Pell Grant program for needy college students is facing a massive shortfall as the country's bleak job market drives people bac...

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