By Greg Toppo. Holding tuition flat since 2012-13 has raised the land-grant university’s profile and helped it grow, but it is fueling competition for resources by academic departments -- and Purdue is still working to enroll more students from Indiana. More...

By Greg Toppo. Survey findings suggest one in five college students pours extra financial aid dollars into trendy yet risky investments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. More than 6 in 10 recipients of the TEACH Grant, created to attract instructors for high-need subjects in low-income schools, have seen those grants convert to loans after they fail to meet eligibility standards, Department of Education report finds. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. With renewal of the Higher Education Act turning into partisan grudge match, a popular career-training bill could be a straightforward accomplishment for Congress. But key lawmakers remain far apart. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. The Trump administration this month will begin proactively reaching out to disabled veterans eligible for federal student loan discharge. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. ACICS, a flashpoint for debate over accountability of the for-profit sector, has another chance at federal recognition. But some higher ed observers see tough odds for its long-term survival. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. Two state-backed agencies ditch loan-servicing lobby group due to pressure from lawmakers who back tougher regulation of student loans -- but servicers themselves haven't budged on state oversight issue. More...