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.
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The Department of Education is developing technology to process FAFSA applications immediately, potentially allowing students to see their official aid eligibility as soon as they submit the form.
Updated September 24, 2025
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.
Updated September 23, 2025
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Data Shows Community College Students Face Transfer Barriers
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows continued challenges for community college students who transfer to four-year schools.
University of Phoenix Plans To Go Public
According to documents submitted for its initial public offering filing, the university will prioritize its students over short-term investor interest.
Meet the 2025 BestColleges STEM Pathways Scholarship Winners
BestColleges awarded the winners $6,000 each to help fund their STEM education.
Business Education Trends to Watch in the 2025-2026 School Year
AI and flexible degrees are gaining momentum as schools grapple with a rapidly changing business environment.
Education Department Cuts Cause Financial Aid Confusion for Students
A new NASFAA survey shows Education Department downsizing is disrupting communication with students seeking information on FAFSA and federal financial aid.
ASU Discounts Online Tuition for California Community College Students
Qualifying California community college students can get a 22% discount on an online bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University.
AI Adoption Growing in Online College Programs
A new survey shows online college programs are rapidly adopting AI, with most using it to enhance teaching and efficiency.
Inside a New AI-Focused Online Business Analytics Program
Villanova’s new online MS in business analytics program puts AI at the core of every course — part of a national shift in business education toward AI fluency.
The U.S. Is Facing a Credentials Shortage: Report
There’s a national shortage of credentials and associate degrees that help workers get higher-paying jobs, a Georgetown study found.
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.
6 in 10 Online Students Report Using AI, Survey Finds
A new BestColleges survey found that students are increasingly using AI, but many have doubts about how universities should use the tech.
9 in 10 Online Graduates Say Their Degree Has Had a Positive ROI
About 3 in 4 online graduates additionally say their online education prepared them for real, work-related challenges.