By Andrew Kreighbaum. State lawmakers scrutinize steps to address a legal loophole used by some affluent Illinois families to improperly gain access to aid. But financial aid groups warn against overreaction that would hurt low-income students. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. ITT Education Services Inc., which owned and operated the defunct for-profit ITT Tech college chain, reached a $60 million legal settlement Monday with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. For-profit colleges were shut out of proposed legislation to expand Pell Grants to short-term programs. They’ve offered little pushback so far, though -- a sign the sector is focused on other legislative concerns. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. A new report shows student loans outpacing other household debt among most severely delinquent loans. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. Consumer groups say Trump administration's choice of industry executive for student loan ombudsman shows disregard for borrowers. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. Pew survey finds majority of Republicans continue to hold negative views of impact of higher ed -- a development that began before the election of President Trump. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. Borrowing by older students has soared over the past two decades, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Center for Education Statistics. More...

By Andrew Kreighbaum. Education Department says it will grant automatic loan forgiveness to disabled veterans -- a step that had been urged by Democrats and state attorneys general. More...