https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/paying-for-college Paying for College en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:37:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ai-gains-ground-as-a-college-search-tool-for-parents/2026/08 A survey of parents of high school students finds more are turning to AI for information about college choices. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:37:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ai-gains-ground-as-a-college-search-tool-for-parents/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-york-city-is-giving-1-000-to-kindergartners-for-college-will-it-work/2026/07 Backers of the program say it will raise families' awareness of the need to save for postsecondary study. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:20:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-york-city-is-giving-1-000-to-kindergartners-for-college-will-it-work/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-principal-pipeline-could-contract-under-new-federal-borrowing-caps/2026/07 A new analysis finds that new student loan limits would hit prospective administrators hardest. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:16:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-principal-pipeline-could-contract-under-new-federal-borrowing-caps/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-leaves-most-k-12-fields-off-expanded-list-of-professional-degrees/2026/07 Whether a degree is considered "professional" now determines how much graduate students can borrow. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:58:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-leaves-most-k-12-fields-off-expanded-list-of-professional-degrees/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-voids-trump-admin-rule-excluding-education-from-professional-degrees/2026/06 A judge ruled the agency didn't have the authority to adopt such a narrow definition. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:13:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-voids-trump-admin-rule-excluding-education-from-professional-degrees/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-option-for-high-school-graduates-federal-aid-for-workforce-credentials/2026/05 Workforce Pell will grant students federal aid for certificate courses as short as eight weeks. Thu, 28 May 2026 15:17:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-option-for-high-school-graduates-federal-aid-for-workforce-credentials/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-doesnt-deem-education-degree-professional-in-student-loan-rule/2026/05 The regulation confirms new limits on graduate student borrowing under Trump's major policy bill. Fri, 01 May 2026 18:32:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-doesnt-deem-education-degree-professional-in-student-loan-rule/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/75-000-undocumented-students-graduate-high-school-each-year-what-happens-next/2026/02 A new analysis estimates 90,000 undocumented students reach the end of high school each year. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:38:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/75-000-undocumented-students-graduate-high-school-each-year-what-happens-next/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/loan-forgiveness-for-teachers-of-color-is-discriminatory-trump-admin-says/2025/09 The U.S. Department of Justice says the program meant to boost the ranks of minority teachers discriminates against white educators. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/loan-forgiveness-for-teachers-of-color-is-discriminatory-trump-admin-says/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/families-can-now-use-college-savings-plans-for-more-services/2025/08 Families can now use 529 plans to pay for a broader array of K-12 expenses and career-prep programs. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:18:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/families-can-now-use-college-savings-plans-for-more-services/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-was-moving-ed-dept-programs-elsewhere-before-a-court-intervened/2025/06 The department had penned agreements with the U.S. departments of Labor and the Treasury to move programs, but was halted by court order. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:45:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-was-moving-ed-dept-programs-elsewhere-before-a-court-intervened/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-is-it-time-to-ditch-the-four-year-degree/2025/06 A call for three-year degrees, micro-credentials, and closer ties between educators and employers could affect K–12 and higher education. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-is-it-time-to-ditch-the-four-year-degree/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-under-trump-the-chairman-of-the-house-ed-committee-lays-out-his-agenda/2025/03 Rep. Tim Walberg shares the committee's priorities for K-12 education, including "streamlining" the education department. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-under-trump-the-chairman-of-the-house-ed-committee-lays-out-his-agenda/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/see-the-states-that-offer-undocumented-students-financial-support-for-higher-ed/2025/02 Close to half of states offer some kind of tuition support to college-bound undocumented students. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:52:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/see-the-states-that-offer-undocumented-students-financial-support-for-higher-ed/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/5-key-takeaways-from-linda-mcmahons-confirmation-hearing/2025/02 President Trump's education secretary nominee pledged to maintain school funding even as she works to end the U.S. Department of Education. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:19:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/5-key-takeaways-from-linda-mcmahons-confirmation-hearing/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-student-loan-debt-is-an-overlooked-crisis-in-teacher-education/2024/12 If we want to make the teaching profession a more attractive career pathway, we need to do something about debt. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:26:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-student-loan-debt-is-an-overlooked-crisis-in-teacher-education/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-biden-prepares-to-leave-office-he-touts-his-classroom-to-career-work/2024/11 At a White House event, the president and first lady highlighted their workforce-development efforts. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:52:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-biden-prepares-to-leave-office-he-touts-his-classroom-to-career-work/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/top-affirmative-action-foe-has-new-target-scholarships-for-aspiring-minority-teachers/2024/10 The legal activist behind the U.S. Supreme Court college admissions decision has now sued over an Illinois minority scholarship program. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:40:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/top-affirmative-action-foe-has-new-target-scholarships-for-aspiring-minority-teachers/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-students-sought-fafsa-help-4-million-calls-went-unanswered/2024/09 A new probe from Congress' investigative arm details what led to the failed rollout of a new federal financial aid form. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:08:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-students-sought-fafsa-help-4-million-calls-went-unanswered/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/fafsa-was-a-debacle-last-year-heres-what-the-ed-dept-is-changing/2024/08 The Education Department plans a phased rollout of the FAFSA this year after the revamped form's introduction was beset by major glitches. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:12:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/fafsa-was-a-debacle-last-year-heres-what-the-ed-dept-is-changing/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 FAFSA, rising antisemitism, and Title IX dominated questioning at a U.S. House hearing with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. Tue, 07 May 2024 21:23:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/miguel-cardona-in-the-hot-seat-4-takeaways-from-a-contentious-house-hearing/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 "This is not in my opinion a smart option,” the education secretary said at an EdWeek event. Thu, 02 May 2024 23:28:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/arming-teachers-could-cause-accidents-and-more-tragedy-miguel-cardona-says/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-data-paint-bleak-picture-of-students-post-high-school-outcomes/2024/04 Students are taking much longer to complete credentials after high school than programs plan. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:31:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-data-paint-bleak-picture-of-students-post-high-school-outcomes/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-fafsa-calculation-error-could-delay-college-aid-applications-again/2024/03 It's the latest blunder to upend the "Better FAFSA," as it was branded by the Education Department. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 22:40:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-fafsa-calculation-error-could-delay-college-aid-applications-again/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-new-fafsa-is-a-major-headache-some-high-schools-are-trying-to-help/2024/03 High schools are scrambling to help students navigate what was supposed to be a simpler process. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:39:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-new-fafsa-is-a-major-headache-some-high-schools-are-trying-to-help/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-with-undocumented-parents-have-hit-a-fafsa-road-block-here-are-3-options/2024/03 A FAFSA expert provides advice for a particularly vulnerable group of families. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:37:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-with-undocumented-parents-have-hit-a-fafsa-road-block-here-are-3-options/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/amid-a-rocky-fafsa-rollout-ed-dept-offers-colleges-more-flexibility/2024/02 The changes are meant to free up colleges and universities to process aid forms more quickly and easily. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:44:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/amid-a-rocky-fafsa-rollout-ed-dept-offers-colleges-more-flexibility/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-wake-of-hiccups-and-tight-deadlines-feds-beef-up-supports-for-fledgling-fafsa/2024/02 The newly designed Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, branded the "Better FAFSA," is prompting lots of frustration. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:21:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-wake-of-hiccups-and-tight-deadlines-feds-beef-up-supports-for-fledgling-fafsa/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/navigating-financial-assistance-can-be-tough-not-all-schools-offer-help/2024/01 Outside resources are helping to fill in the gaps. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:18:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/navigating-financial-assistance-can-be-tough-not-all-schools-offer-help/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-new-fafsa-is-finally-here-sort-of/2024/01 Students filling out the newly designed FAFSA are encountering glitches and delays. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:59:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-new-fafsa-is-finally-here-sort-of/2024/01