The sudden halt in federal funding for the College Assistance Migrant Program has forced colleges to lay off staff and cut student support. Nearly 7,000 migrant students nationwide could lose access to tutoring, counseling and financial aid this year.
California saw a sharp rise in federal financial aid applications this year, with nearly three-quarters of public high school seniors applying—evidence the state's push is paying off.
As Trump pressures elite universities, HBCUs are seeing more Black students drawn to campuses that affirm their history and identity. But limited financial aid remains a major challenge.
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" will let colleges cap federal student loans in certain majors starting in July 2026. Supporters say it will help students in lower-paying fields avoid unmanageable debt and protect schools from high default rates.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 17 at 12 p.m. ET <br><br> In this podcast, we take a closer look at the staffing crisis in higher ed—and how some institutions are navigating these pressures by embracing scalable operational models and new approaches to support.
Sophisticated criminal networks are using stolen student identities to pose as applicants at U.S. colleges, draining tens of millions of dollars in financial aid and crowding out legitimate students, recent reports show.
