'Gainful Employment' Rules Garner New Attention
Hearings have been announced to get feedback from higher education on new measures for 'gainful employment,' while a coalition of advocates push for enforcement. Read Full Post >
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September 17, 2012
Glimpse of Potential Cuts for Higher Ed. If Deficit Deal Fails
The White House releases a glimpse of potential higher education cuts if Congress fails to come up with a long-term deficit-reduction deal. Read Full Post >
July 03, 2012
Court Ruling Puts New Gainful-Employment Regulation on Hold
A federal judge declared a portion of the new gainful employment rules are career-training programs without basis, putting implementation up in the air. Read Full Post >
June 19, 2012
U.S. Chamber Rates States on Postsecondary Public Education
US Chamber evaluates states on performance, transparency and accountability of public colleges and universities. Read Full Post >
June 17, 2012
NRC Pushes Investment in U.S. Research Universities
National Research Council releases report urging increased government investment in higher education research efforts. Read Full Post >
June 05, 2012
Higher Education Leaders Agree to Cost Transparency
Leaders from 10 higher education systems agree to new transparency model in communicating with students after a meeting with Obama administration officials today. Read Full Post >
April 23, 2012
Campaign to Stop Student-Loan Rate Hike Intensifies
The cry to keep federal student-loan interest rates from doubling in July is getting louder. On Saturday, President Obama dedicated his weekly radio address to the call to stop federally subsidized Stafford loans from rising from the current 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. He is taking his message on t... Read Full Post >
March 16, 2012
Colleges Increasingly Rely on Tuition as Public Support Drops
New report from executives in higher education reveals drop in per student college funding from state and local government, while tuition increases rise to make up the difference Read Full Post >
March 06, 2012
Consumer Bureau Open for Private Student-Loan Complaints
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has opened website to receive complaints on private student loans, Read Full Post >
February 22, 2012
Revisiting the Hypothesis That Tuition Rises With Student Aid
New paper from the Center for College Affordability and Productivity offers updated view of William Bennett's hypothesis about the link between increased financial aid and rising tuition costs. Read Full Post >
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