How H.R. 1 Will Impact Student Loan Programs

How H.R. 1 Will Impact Student Loan Programs

In the last post, we covered H.R. 1 of 2025 (the Big Beautiful Bill), which, in Title III, proposes major changes to Federal student aid programs. The changes in Title III take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to award year 2026–27 and subsequent years. It’s now in...
Can Colleges Control Administrative Bloat?

Can Colleges Control Administrative Bloat?

College tuition rises much faster than general inflation, a fact that has been well known for some time. Lately, however, sky high tuition has colleges on the horns of a dilemma. Limited in ways to grow revenue such as offering new programs or recruiting more foreign...
Overview of Federal Direct Student Loans

Overview of Federal Direct Student Loans

Federal Direct Loans are government-backed financial aid options provided by the U.S. Education Department (ED) to help students afford the costs of higher education. Direct Subsidized Loans offer an initial interest-free period during college years for eligible...