Recent loan relief helps millions now, but the future looks murky for higher education unless changes are made, including doubling the Pell Grant, says NCAN's Kim Cook.

As Democrats and Republicans weigh in, there is concern that his plan could exceed $1 trillion.

A key pivot during the pandemic could provide an efficient way for higher education to be more affordable.

The three leaders all plan to remain on through the 2022-23 academic years, and two say they will return to teaching.