What’s in the New Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
December 23, 2020
This week, Congress passed a massive emergency economic relief and appropriations package.
New Data Show Recent Graduates Who Received Pell Grants Left School with $6 Billion More in Debt than Their Peers
December 21, 2020
The Department of Education recently released new data for the College Scorecard, a critical consumer tool that…
COVID-19 Student Loan Repayment Relief is Critical, But Two Consequences Need to be Addressed to Protect Borrowers
November 11, 2020
The current student loan payment relief benefits have provided vital economic support to upwards of 33 million borrowers who can better cover their basic needs during the pandemic without having to worry about their balances ballooning from unpaid interest, or their loans falling into delinquency or default. Without policymaker action, these protections will expire on December.
OPINION: The dire need for significant federal investment in U.S. colleges and their students
August 6, 2020
'To help students, Congress should start by doubling the maximum Pell Grant'
Recap: College Costs & Debt in the 2020 Elections
February 13, 2020
College affordability has become a top-tier issue in the 2020 presidential election campaign. From eliminating college tuition to canceling…
New Law Makes Changes to Student Loan Repayment: What Borrowers Need to Know
December 19, 2019
President Trump today signed into law the FUTURE Act, an important piece of bipartisan legislation that will make it easier for students and families to apply for federal financial aid.
