Criminals stole at least $11.1 million in federal, state and local financial aid from California community colleges last year that could not be recovered, according to the reports.

The Department of Education's review found that, over the previous three years, more than $30 million in federal student aid was paid out to thousands of recipients who were already deceased.

As adjustments to the federal FAFSA form are phased in, they could affect the financial aid eligibility of current and prospective college students. Kiplinger. Save up to 74%.

More than 70,000 students in Wisconsin receive Pell Grants, which would be restricted in new ways under a GOP-authored bill passed by the U.S. House.

Colleges report widespread problems with financial aid since Education Department layoffs In a new survey, colleges raised alarm over missed emails, long call wait times and broader disruptions ...

Financial aid officers report widespread problems with the federal student aid system after Education Department layoffs, including processing delays they say could affect the current cycle. Financial ...

Colleges and students find it harder to get financial aid information after Department of Education cuts. According to a new survey, nearly a third of colleges have dealt with delays in getting ...

Megan Gardner ’98 doesn’t mince words: “Financial aid at Smith changed the trajectory of my life and the lives of my two sisters.” After launching her career on Wall Street, Gardner branched out into ...

UMass Chan Medical School is canceling students’ need-based institutional aid for the upcoming academic year, citing financial challenges stemming from proposed government overhauls under the ...

In a statement Friday, UC president Michael Drake said he was deeply concerned about the impact Trump’s proposed budget cuts would have on the university and higher education when the univers… ...

Assets in a 529 plan have a lesser impact on financial aid packages than income. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 74°F. Saturday, June 21st 2025 e-Edition. Home Page.

Earlier this week, we published a story about a uniquely modern threat to community colleges: bot students. The phrase is a bit of a misnomer. Bots aren’t actually robots, even though they’re often ...