Stratford University will close at the end of the week. Its president blames the Education Department for unplanned shutdown.
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.
ITT Tech students to get $4 billion in federal loan forgiveness: What borrowers should know
About 200,000 students who borrowed federal money to attend ITT Technical Institute will have their debt erased.
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 whether 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.
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.
Education department cancels student loan debt en masse for former beauty school students, an unusual step
Those who attended Marinello Schools of Beauty from 2009 to 2016 will receive student loan forgiveness, the Education Department said Thursday.