Higher Ed Policy
Undocumented Students No Longer Eligible for Career, Technical Training Programs
Career and technical education programs must now verify participants’ eligibility and ensure that federal funding is not distributed “to support programs and services that serve” undocumented people.
One Big Beautiful Bill Has Huge Impacts on Higher Ed. Here’s Everything Students Need to Know
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill ushers in significant changes to the federal financial aid and student loan system, impacting most college students.
Colleges’ Access to Federal Financial Aid Is Now Tied to Students’ Earnings. Here’s How It Could Impact Popular Degrees
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” ties colleges’ access to federal student loans to students’ postgraduation earnings.
Proposal Would Increase Housing Allowance for Online GI Bill Recipients
The proposal would effectively double the stipend GI Bill recipients receive for housing when enrolled in online programs.
Maine Ends Free Community College Scholarship
Maine will become an outlier as a state to revoke a free community college program.
2026-27 FAFSA Updates: What Students Need to Know About Federal Financial Aid
The 2026-27 FAFSA launched in late September 2025, allowing college students to apply for financial aid.
Congress Is Poised To Expand Workforce Pell. Here’s What It Means for Adult Learners
Proposals to expand the Pell Grant to short-term certificate programs could have a big impact on adult learners seeking to advance their careers.
Proposed Pell Grant Cuts Could Have Outsized Impact on Online, Adult Students
Experts told BestColleges that the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that passed the U.S. House in May could cause many part-time students to lose access to critical financial aid.
Trump Admin Proposes First Pell Grant Cut in Three Decades
President Donald Trump’s budget calls for a 23% reduction in the maximum Pell Grant award.