A Not-So-Simple Simplification in the PROSPER Act
This second post in our series on Rep. Foxx’s new HEA bill analyzes financial aid policies under the proposal.
Federal Policy
Are the GOP Tax Plans Looking Out for Low-Income Children and Families?
The GOP tax bills miss key opportunities to help families get their young children off to a strong start.
Fix for Borrowers with Loan Discharges Comes Up Short in Tax Reform
A provision in the House tax reform bill would make loan forgiveness for death or disability nontaxable. Why doesn’t Congress go further?
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Four Things for Trump’s New Apprenticeship Task Force to Consider First
The Task Force can continue work towards a full-fledged American apprenticeship system. It shouldn’t forget what makes apprenticeship great.<...
The Spellings Commission: Same Story, Different Decade
Eleven years ago, the Department of Education laid out a vision for postsecondary education—but few of its suggestions have been adopted.
Multi-Billionaire DeVos Couldn’t Care Less about Defrauded Students
Devos’s remarks are an insult to the more-than 65,000 borrowers who have waited for years to have Borrower Defense claims reviewed
Perkins CTE: Better with Apprenticeship
Perkins reauthorization creates an opportunity for Congress to bring apprenticeship and CTE closer together. Let’s hope they don’t miss it.
Avoiding the PSLFiasco: Part Three
Our recommendations for implementation of Public Service Loan Forgiveness will ensure smooth sailing and a more targeted program.