US Department of Education makes recommendations for increased college spending on mental health care
MARKETPLACE MORNING REPORT — During the pandemic, the federal government provided more than $76 billion to institutions of higher education to keep them — and their students — going through the pandemic. A lot of that money has been accounted for, but there’s a good chunk of it left, a quarter by one estimate, and…
Read More about US Department of Education makes recommendations for increased college spending on mental health careOpinion: Standardized tests could help combat GPA inflation
DIVERSE ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION — High-school grade-point averages (HSGPAs) have jumped in the last decade but ACT test scores have remained stagnant, creating increased grade-inflation. That’s according to a new report by the ACT, a nonprofit education organization most commonly known for its standardized test
Read More about Opinion: Standardized tests could help combat GPA inflationNational Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators develops recommendations to improve federal student loan system
HIGHER ED DIVE — The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, along with a cadre of 21 higher education organizations, developed recommendations to improve the federal loan system. More than two-dozen resulting suggestions range from how to streamline loan plans to how to better oversee servicers.
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HIGHER ED DIVE — Lowe’s has expanded its higher education program, now offering 300,000 full-time and part-time employees a chance to pursue college degrees, certificates and high school diplomas for free.
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SCIENCE BUSINESS — Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has urged universities in the US to provide the expertise in defence, cybersecurity, aeronautics and healthcare that is needed to rebuild his country’s war-torn economy and infrastructure.
Read More about Ukrainian president urges US universities to aid in rebuilding Ukrainian collegesStudents are dropping out of college as more job opportunities as strong job market attracts workers without degrees
CNBC — A college education is considered the ticket to a better career and higher pay. And yet, these days there are plenty of good opportunities for job seekers, with or without a degree. In April, employers added 428,000 jobs and wages grew by a solid 5.5% year-over-year. For some currently enrolled college students, that may be too good…
Read More about Students are dropping out of college as more job opportunities as strong job market attracts workers without degreesHow widespread student loan forgiveness could affect student loan relief programs
FORBES — President Joe Biden is potentially weeks away from announcing historic student loan forgiveness for millions of student loan borrowers. While there is no guarantee that Biden will proceed with wide-scale student loan forgiveness, Biden could decide to cancel up to $10,000 or more of student loans for millions of student loan borrowers. What…
Read More about How widespread student loan forgiveness could affect student loan relief programsEnrollment season expands and colleges struggle to fill classes
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Many colleges and universities, public and private, are still admitting students for the fall. Even those that have met their goals for the fall are worried about summer melt.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — College tuition largely held steady during the pandemic. Now rampant inflation is pushing tuition costs up, with some institutions approving steep increases unseen since the recession of 2008.
Read More about Inflation causes spike in tuition after holding steady the past few yearsHow recent college graduates can manage their student loan debt
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL — Many new graduates are holding out hope they might not have to repay all of their student loans. But graduating without a plan to tackle your college debt can cause problems down the road.
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