Topic: Higher Education Act

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Senate back at student loans as pressure and rates mount, but deal elusive

A key student loan rate doubled last week after Congress refused to act, but the majority Democrats in the Senate are split and the party leadership is looking for a short-term fix.
President Obama's State of the Union address full text

The text of the State of the Union address as prepared for delivery by President Barack Obama, and provided by the press office of the White House.
California court backs in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

Monday's California Supreme Court ruling upholding in-state tuition for illegal immigrants may lead to similar legal challenges elsewhere.
11/16/2010 07:50 pm
The Circle Bastiat One diploma and a whole lot of loans

College students are graduating with more debt than ever before. Is it morally right to allow graduates to start their lives immersed in debt?
05/13/2010 11:15 am
College students: Don't limit dreams with debt

Huge school loans can hinder future growth. Think about potential income before signing the dotted line.
09/15/2008 01:00 am
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about accountability in higher education and the changeover to digital TV.
08/28/2008 01:00 am
The Monitor's View Congress flunks in higher education act

Colleges that take taxpayer money must be held accountable for how much students actually learn.
08/20/2008 01:00 am
U.S. spending obligations surge

Recent bills – for students, GIs, housing market – add to long-term budget commitments.
08/05/2008 01:00 am
U.S. spending obligations surge

Recent bills – for students, GIs, housing market – add to long-term budget commitments.
08/05/2008 01:00 am
States balk at higher-ed mandate

The House has cleared a bill that forces states to stabilize taxpayer funding for public colleges.
03/10/2008 01:00 am