Financial Aid
U.S. Department of Education Announces “Next Generation” FAFSA
The "Next Generation Financial Services Environment" will launch in 2018 and feature a mobile app for completing the FAFSA.
New Reports Reveal Insights Into Student Loan Borrowing, Repayment
Recently released data from the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), examines federal student loan borrowers and their repayment progress.
The Student Loan Default Crisis for Borrowers with Children
Nearly half of undergraduates raising families default on their loans—and most of them are single parents.
College of DuPage Tackles Student Financial Literacy
Through the use of interactive activities, College of DuPage is working to help students better understand their financial situation.
Merging of Savings Accounts Proposed for College Funding
Children’s savings accounts and college promise initiatives could be stronger if the two funding mechanisms for higher education were merged together, a professor argues.
Employer Tuition Assistance Boosts Student Success, Provides Revenue to Community Colleges
While many, if not all, community colleges build relationships with local employers and work to align training programs with local workforce needs, employer tuition assistance supports students in a variety of educational programs and can provide recipients access to a breadth of knowledge and skills that extend beyond their current job responsibilities.
