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?
Q&A
The Chronicle had a candid chat with Melanie Storey, a former FSA director and the new NASFAA president, on a “destabilizing” time for the profession amid upheaval in Washington.
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'Ripple Effects for Years'
Distributing millions of grants and loans can be made more efficient, but without enough people, experts worry that things will start to break.
The Review | Essay
Decreased federal funding and fewer international students could cause belt-tightening.
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.
