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The facts about Medicaid changes
I know that there is a lot of emotion going on around the new legislation that was passed last week, […]
July 6, 2025
Parent PLUS and Grad PLUS Loan Changes Now Law
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, includes major changes to federal […]
July 5, 2025
Parent PLUS Loan Limits Are Coming in 2026
Families figuring out how to pay for college will soon face new federal loan rules. Congress has passed sweeping legislation […]
July 3, 2025
As feds plan new measures to prevent financial aid fraud, colleges hope real students still enroll
The 2025-26 FAFSA form. Credit: Andrew Reed / EdSource Top Takeaways California’s community colleges have disbursed $14 million and likely […]
July 3, 2025
Dear Roadie: Is College Still Worth It in 2025?
Dear Roadie, My son is a junior, and we’re starting to look at colleges — but he’s not convinced it’s […]
July 2, 2025
There are no bad kids: How educators can protect students against harmful diagnoses
Credit: iStock- Tobiaschu The first time I met Micah, a Black elementary school student, I was struck by his cherubic […]
July 2, 2025
About to graduate and feeling anxious
Have you just finished your exams and not feeling as good as you had expected? I have been struck by […]
July 2, 2025
Protecting Revenue and Reputation from Fraud
A New Era of Risk and Responsibility Higher Education is under intensifying scrutiny as federal regulations tighten, and public trust […]
July 2, 2025
Trump freezes grant funding, upending school budgets
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks at a press conference on July 1, 2025. Credit: Kindra Britt/California […]
July 2, 2025