Fitch Downgrades Xavier University to BBB+ With a Negative Outlook
Fitch cut Xavier University to BBB+ with a Negative Outlook, citing deficits and enrollment declines. Here’s what it means for students and families.
51% of High-Poverty High School Grads Go Straight to College vs. 74% at Wealthier Schools
National Student Clearinghouse data shows 51.2% of high-poverty high school grads enroll in college right away, vs. 73.9% at low-poverty schools.
UC San Diego’s Remedial Math Class Is Full — Reigniting The Debate Over Test Requirements
UC San Diego’s remedial MATH 2 filled both fall 2026 sections with 175 students waitlisted, reigniting the UC test-blind admissions fight. Here’s the data.
New Bill Would Limit International Student Athletes To 20% Per College Team, Starting In 2029
The TEAM USA Act would cap international athletes at 20% per college team and tie compliance to federal student aid. Here’s what the bill says.
Judge Blocks DHS Four-Year Student Visa Cap, Says Security Rationale “Borders On The Absurd”
A federal judge blocked the DHS four-year cap on F, J and I student visas nationwide, ruling the security case violated the APA. What happens next.
New York Ends The Regents Exam Requirement — And Hands Districts The Job Of Defining A Diploma
New York’s Board of Regents voted to end the Regents exam graduation requirement starting with the class of 2028. What it means for families and costs.
DOJ Sues Hawaii, Utah, Arkansas And D.C. Over In-State Tuition, Reaching 25 States
DOJ sued Hawaii, Utah, Arkansas and D.C. over in-state tuition for undocumented students, reaching 25 cases. Six state laws are already enjoined.
DOJ And Education Department Find UC Berkeley Law Violated Title VI In Admissions
DOJ and the Education Department found UC Berkeley Law violated Title VI in admissions. Berkeley’s dean disputes it. What it means for applicants.
Senators Demand ED Account for $1 Billion Student Loan Fund as Defaults Hit 9M
Senators Warren, Merkley, Booker, and Van Hollen ask ED to explain $216 million spent from OBBBA’s $1 billion student loan fund as defaults hit 9 million.
Some Colleges Will Help Repay Your Student Loans After Graduation. Here’s How It Works
Loan Repayment Assistance Programs or LRAPS help repay your student loans after graduation. Here’s how they work.
Wellesley Goes Tuition-Free At $200,000, Joining Harvard And MIT
Wellesley College will cover full tuition for families earning under $200,000 starting fall 2027, raising its $150,000 threshold to match Harvard and MIT.