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What demographic cliff? Colleges post enrollment highs as affordability pays off

Institutions are welcoming record numbers of students and tying their enrollment wins to affordability and workforce alignment.

As college costs rise, students are missing out on valuable support

Mental health concerns are strongly correlated with basic needs insecurity at a time when undergraduates appear to be spending more on their education.

Texas becomes the latest player in the three-year degree movement

The Lone Star State's push mirrors efforts unfolding across the country to drive down college costs and streamline entry to high-demand careers.

The 10 states with the best community colleges

Maryland's community college system is the strongest in the nation based on cost and education and career outcomes, according to ranking of over 610 schools.

Do tuition resets work? Why new data shows you’re asking the wrong question

Reducing sticker price alone won't solve a college's challenges, but it can play a vital role in your institution's overall marketing and recruitment strategy.

Dual enrollment: How to enhance results for underserved students

One university has expanded college access to over 550 K12 schools by reducing barriers for rural and neurodivergent students.

New research shows OER’s biggest impact isn’t cost—it’s completion

Open educational resources lead to better grades and time to completion, but success depends on two factors, a study finds.

Why these three-year degree pilots are sparking strong pushback

Accelerated bachelor's degrees prioritize speed over academic integrity, threatening students' intellectual development, two educators organizations contend.

Earlier launch, policy shifts fuel historic FAFSA rebound

The class of 2026 has set a FAFSA completion record weeks ahead of schedule, marking a decisive recovery from the simplified form's initial rollout.

How the latest ruling on federal loans limits borrowing

Federal officials argue that capping graduate loans will pressure postgraduate programs to rein in tuition and shrink the nation’s trillion-dollar student debt load.