Some say it is time to redesign federal financial aid, and studying Latino students may help create a new model. More
A new study reveals that college costs are gradually shifting to students rather than families, with more students taking out loans to earn their degr More
Samara Jordan already has seven colleges to choose from next year, thanks to hard work and a mentor who has been with her throughout high school. More
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Education cuts coast to coast mean fewer kids are going to art museums, concerts, scientific exhibitions, cultural institutions and nature sites. More
Con Mi Madre is a program that shows girls the possibility of college, and helps families obtain scholarships and fill out financial aid forms. More
As high school seniors start applying to colleges, many Latino students – and their families – shy away from taking out loans to avoid debt. More
On Jan. 1, Oregon joined other states in providing a college tuition waiver to foster children over the age of 16. More
A new program in Milwaukee will be the first to determine if scholarships promised to successful high school students will increase college enrollment More
The national student loan debt is expected to reach $1 trillion by the end of the year, raising questions about its overall economic impact. More
ACLU attorney Heather Weaver writes that voucher programs often violate separation of church and state by sending taxpayer money to religious schools. More
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