Access & Affordability
One of the greatest challenges for students going to college is paying for it. Our news, opinion, and advice articles on access and affordability examine:
- Who is able to attend college?
- What are institutions doing to expand college access and affordability?
- How will the federal government resolve issues with federal aid forms, known as FAFSA?
- How can colleges better serve students?
Legacies
Many of today’s policy debates and controversies had their origins in the president’s one term in office.
Some Support
North Star Promise is helping thousands of Minnesota students attend public colleges. But for some, “they’re not saving any money.”
The Review | Opinion
What the announcement might mean for graduate school writ large.
'An attack on our profession'
Western Illinois University is undergoing severe budget cuts. Librarians say their work is still crucial.
A Federal-Aid Concern
A prominent association warns that mixed-status families could be “targeted for punitive action.”
Revamped & Ready
The federal-aid form is running smoothly, the Education Department said. But some challenges remain.
Admissions and Enrollment
New research reveals that socioeconomic diversity has long been stagnant at prominent colleges — and that the SAT hasn’t been an equalizer.
Q&A
Ken Anselment on professional challenges, lessons in leadership, and why enrollment officials should pick up their megaphones.
Student Aid
A new survey sheds more light on the impact of the federal-aid crisis.
Accessibility and selectivity
The 99 colleges, once stereotyped as subpar, are having a moment. Can they sustain the momentum while still fulfilling their mission?