The University of Kentucky will give its students investment accounts by fall 2023. It hopes to teach students about long-term saving.
Author: Chris Quintana, USA TODAY
Feds strip authority of college accreditor behind ITT Tech, fake university
The college accreditor behind collapsed institutions, Corinthian Colleges and ITT Technical Institute, lost a federal appeal to stay in business.
Limited public transit keeps some college students from graduating. Here’s how schools can help
As students return to college, some without cars are dependent on inconsistent public transit to get to class. That could be hurting their education.
Student loan pause set to lift in September. Should borrowers repay or wait for forgiveness?
As the student loan payment pause nears its end, another extension or debt forgiveness could be on the table.
Is college worth it? Americans say they value higher education, but it’s too expensive for many
A new poll from USA TODAY and Public Agenda found nearly half of Americans question if the economic benefits of a college degree is worth the cost.
Supreme Court overturning Roe sparks rapid law changes, confusion and uncertainty: What to know
Millions of Americans are left to question how the Supreme Court’s landmark decision will affect them. Here’s what has happened and what’s next.
Biden administration proposes new protections for transgender students and against sexual violence in schools
The Education Department released new draft rules meant to address sexual discrimination and sexual violence on college campuses.
Univ. of Phoenix president resigns suddenly (and quietly) amid federal inquiry
The president of the University of Phoenix left just months into the job following an Education Department inquiry into his time with Westwood College.
Billions in student loans erased for students preyed upon by Corinthian Colleges; most relief yet by White House
Over a half-a-million people who attended Corinthian Colleges will have their debt erased. It’s the most debt the federal government has canceled.
Title IX, a ‘political football’? Rules around sexual assault on campus could change again
The Education Department is expected to release rules regulating how colleges investigate sexual assault and protect transgender students.