Six companies will need to reach higher standards for customer service and provide better assistance to those who owe.

The U.S. Department of Education is improving the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and giving credit due to borrowers.

Many universities, long spawning grounds for innovators, are now looking to garner venture funding to help launch those entrepreneurs and start-up firms.

ACTA report notes the cost on students and institutions in putting less money behind academics.