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.
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This Business School Is Launching 4 New Online Degrees. It’s Part of a Growing Trend to Serve Working Students
The University of Arizona’s four online business degrees tailored to working adults reflect a broader movement in business education that’s focused on return on investment.
Updated July 1, 2025
Report: What Cybersecurity Students Will Need to Navigate a Chaotic Job Market
In a survey, hiring managers for entry- and junior-level positions say they value experience and certifications over just holding a degree.
Updated June 26, 2025
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.
Updated June 25, 2025
A Major Online MBA Is Lowering Tuition. Here’s What It Means for Working Students Seeking High-ROI Degrees
As online business degrees proliferate, programs are having to do more to stand out to working students — including cutting costs.
Updated June 24, 2025
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Students Applying for Federal Financial Aid Will See Stricter ID Requirements
The Department of Education is requiring applicants to present a valid government-issued photo ID either in person or through live video to be eligible for federal student aid.
Reenrolling Students Present Opportunities, Challenges for Online Colleges
Students who stopped out are reenrolling at primarily online institutions at a high rate, but online colleges are graduating these students at the smallest rate of all institutions.
Here’s How Students and Recent Grads Can Land a Job in 2025
A job market expert told BestColleges that a mass application approach won’t work in the age of keywords and AI.
Survey: Administrators Anticipate ‘Disruption’ of Financial Aid Delivery
When asked to rank concerns following staff cuts at the Department of Education, many said their worries lie in students’ access to federal financial aid.
Harvard’s Online Constitution Course Goes Viral
The Trump administration cut Harvard University’s funding, but it’s still offering free and affordable online courses — and TikTok is taking notice.
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.
Survey: Experiential Learning Pays Career Dividends for Gen Z
Participating in experiential learning activities such as internships and co-ops leads to greater career outcomes for young professionals, a new study reports.
Here’s How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Impact Student Financial Aid
The bill would impact federal Pell Grant eligibility, loan eligibility, and introduce a new income-based student loan repayment plan.
The Financial Aid System Is Changing. Here’s What College Students Need to Know
Learn how proposed changes to the federal financial aid system could impact current and future college students.
Education Department Cuts Could Leave Colleges Without Critical Data. Here’s What Students Need To Know.
Cuts to the non-partisan Institute of Education Sciences could lead to gaps in the data that is used to analyze the U.S. higher education landscape and improve student outcomes.
Students Want Specialized Specialized Business Master’s Degrees: Report
The MBA is still the most popular graduate business degree, but other specialized programs are on the rise.
UC Riverside Announces Free Tuition Program to Combat Teacher Shortage
The program, in partnership with the San Bernardino City Unified School District, offers participants full tuition coverage, a stipend, and the guarantee of a teaching job after graduation.