Higher Ed Policy
Student Veterans Sue VA Over Denial of Full GI Bill Benefits Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Veterans and advocates are suing the VA for denying full GI Bill benefits after a Supreme Court ruling allowing up to four years of education coverage.
Senate Bill Would Make Medical, Dental, and Nursing School Tuition-Free
A new Senate bill from Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley proposes free tuition for medical, dental, and nursing school to combat U.S. healthcare worker shortages.
College Students Who Are Parents Face Cuts to Federal Support Grants
The executive branch did not renew over a dozen CCAMPIS grants, while budget proposals would eliminate the program.
Trump Admin Ends $350M in Grants to Minority-Serving Institutions
The Department of Education called the grant programs “discriminatory” and “unconstitutional.”
Max Pell Grant Likely to Stay the Same for a 4th Year. College Students May Pay the Price
House and Senate proposals to keep the maximum Pell Grant award the same could decrease the grant’s purchasing power.
Low Student Loan Repayment Rates Put Hundreds of Colleges at Risk of Losing Federal Aid
More than 1,000 colleges have low student loan repayment rate. Here’s what students need to know about default rates and financial aid access.
Trump Orders Colleges to Report Admissions Data on Race
The president’s memorandum wants the National Center for Education Statistics to provide a clearer picture of whether students of certain races are admitted at higher or lower rates.
These Grad School Programs Could Be Most Impacted by ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Borrowing Limits
New ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ graduate borrowing limits could impact industries including dentistry, medicine, and psychology.
Education Department Prioritizing AI Advancement for Future Grants
Colleges that expand AI and computer science courses could qualify for more federal grants.