A controversial decision to award fewer federal grants for campus child care has forced some students to quit or reduce their course load.

Former students at Lincoln University are seekig more than $500 million in back payments, plus interest, saying unequal treatment compared to the predominantly White University of Missouri led to inadequate infrastructure and financial instability.

University leaders may face a no-confidence vote by the Faculty Senate over their response to allegations of sexual assault on campus.

A federal program intended to help borrowers catch up on payments has been bogged down by staffing cuts and a surge in applications.

The number of Americans who say a college education is “very important” has dropped to an all-time low of 31 percent, according to a Gallup poll.

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Occupations like air traffic controllers surpass traditional skilled trades in earnings but still require certification or specialized training, a study found.

The Education Department will put millions of people in the most expensive repayment plan if they don’t exit Save, but the process has had snags.

The Treasury Department and IRS proposal would apply to private schools and colleges.

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The Washington Post asked more than a dozen admissions experts what’s most important when choosing a college. Can you guess which schools these three students chose (and why)?

The Washington Post asked more than a dozen admissions experts what’s most important when choosing a college. Can you guess which schools these three students chose (and why)?

On campuses around the country, thoughtful debates about “just war” theory and morality collided with President Trump’s erratic approach to combat.

On campuses around the country, thoughtful debates about “just war” theory and morality collided with President Trump’s erratic approach to combat.

A cap on the amount families can borrow through the federal Parent Plus program has some colleges and universities, especially HBCUs, scrambling for ways to fill the gap.

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