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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.
Most College Students Work While Enrolled. Here’s How It’s Impacting Their Grades and Well-Being
A majority of college students work while enrolled, with most logging 20-plus hours a week. New data highlights how working impacts academics, social life, and financial well-being.
More Colleges Are Offering 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees. Here’s What Students Need to Know
The 120-credit bachelor’s degree is the U.S. standard, but new three-year, 90-credit programs are helping students graduate faster, save money, and enter the workforce sooner.
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.
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New ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ graduate borrowing limits could impact industries including dentistry, medicine, and psychology.
Google Makes Its Most Powerful AI Tools Free for All U.S. College Students
Google is giving U.S. college students free access to its most advanced AI tools, including Gemini Pro and Veo 3, along with training programs and Career Certificates.
Report: Global Employers Embrace Online Business Degrees, but U.S. Lags Behind
The 2025 GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey showed a widespread embrace of online degrees, but not in the United States.
FAFSA Completion Rates Rebound After 2024 Setbacks
FAFSA completions are up 15.7% from last year, with all 50 states seeing gains. Experts say 2025 rates signal a full recovery from 2024’s rollout issues.
Study: College Students Use Internships to Land Jobs, Not Explore Options
A new study found 65% of students who participated in experiential learning like internships and undergraduate research used those experiences to gain skills for their future careers.