Between lightning-fast completion times and innovative state policy, FAFSA completion rates are up 12% over the Class of 2023, according to the National College Attainment Network.
Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to restore $750 million in federal funding that was suspended over government allegations of "unlawful discrimination."
Only five of the 60 workforce training programs offered at Central New Mexico Community College are currently eligible, the president said in this New America webinar.
Many institutions collect their most sensitive student information through generic web forms that cannot prove compliance, enforce proper access controls or maintain adequate audit trails.
Some accreditation agencies acknowledge the process needs to evolve. But critics say the Trump administration is reshaping accreditation for political reasons, and risks undermining the legitimacy of the degrees colleges and universities award to students.
A recent Senate hearing examined ways to improve college financial transparency—from true costs to aid packages—to help families make informed choices. Lawmakers also discussed alternatives to four-year degrees to reduce costs.
Historical barriers to funding and support aren't stopping HBCUs from finding key partners to drive innovation in the classroom and back-end operations.
