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President Biden’s Free Community College Plan Matters Now More Than Ever

A new Congress brings a new opportunity to make transformational changes to America’s higher education system. The America’s College Promise Act—a

Hanging in the Balance: Which Direction Will Student Loan Reform Take in the 118th Congress

The 2022 midterm elections will shape the power dynamics of the 118th Congress. House education leaders present us with a preview of what we can expect should either party control the chamber.

Financial Aid Offices Nationwide Face Staffing, Service Concerns

Many industries are facing high turnover rates among their staff and fierce competition for new hires. Higher education is no exception, and one division feeling these effects is financial aid. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators explores this issue in their new report titled “Financial Aid Offices Face Intensifying Staffing Challenges Amid Pandemic.”

How tuition-free college could help the student debt crisis

The $1.6 trillion student debt crisis has led President Biden to publicly consider forgiving at least $10,000 per federal borrower, yet critics of widespread student loan forgiveness argue cancelling loans for current debt holders does little to solve problems for future borrowers. But what if higher education were free?

Congress Begins Conference Process: Short-Term Pell, Apprenticeship Hang in Balance

In February, the House passed short-term Pell. Now the House and Senate must work together to create a final bill that may or may not include it.

Lessons Learned

What the past year can — and can't — tell us about the future of emergency aid
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