Policy and Legal Affairs

American Rescue Plan will stabilize the colleges and universities that serve many economically underserved and first-generation students, advocates says.

The University of Kentucky became the latest to extend leeway to future students on the inclusion of standardized test scores during the application process.

Here are the key provisions in the nearly $40 billion fund for colleges and universities as part of the larger COVID relief bill.

The $40 billion in funding for higher education in the Senate's version of the relief package includes financial assistance to millions of college students.

The new higher education resource provides comprehensive state and federal information on international and immigrant students, as well as effective practices for institutions.

In order for colleges and universities to reopen safely, they need to ensure students and staff are vaccinated. Unfortunately, many barriers exist to make this a reality.