Eric Hoover writes about the challenges of getting to, and through, college. Follow him on Twitter @erichoov, or email him, at eric.hoover@chronicle.com.
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College Access
Changes to the FAFSA were supposed to make it easier for students experiencing homelessness to apply for federal aid. But things got complicated.
Federal-Aid Update
Starting in October, a group of students and colleges will test the 2025-26 federal-aid application. The Education Department says the process will help identify technical problems.
Another Setback
The federal-aid crisis isn’t over. The Education Department’s latest announcement just threw one more complication into the mix.
Federal-Aid Crisis
In a letter to the Education Department, five groups delivered a clear message: Fix the federal-aid form, even if requires further delays.
College Access
In an in-depth conversation, Monica Inzer, who just retired as vice president for enrollment management at Hamilton College, discusses the complexity of access — and what kept her in the field.
Admissions & Enrollment
Some colleges are opting not to look at data on racial and ethnic diversity, and others are rethinking rituals that once shaped incoming classes.
'These are people'
A prominent researcher examined the potential and limitations of a novel basic-needs intervention.
College Access
Acknowledging the rollout has been “a major challenge,” Federal Student Aid leaders were met with feelings of frustration, worry, and even some gratitude as they spoke at a national conference.
Early Data
College applicants didn’t respond “in clear or pronounced ways” to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, according to a new analysis by the Common Application.
Generational Inequity
A new report examines the large role that a family’s net worth plays in shaping postsecondary opportunities and outcomes.