The Hearing For Trump's Education Secretary Nominee Could Be Unusually Tough
Billionaire Republican megadonor Betsy DeVos may be in for a feisty nomination hearing, at least by the standards of education secretaries.
Fiat Chrysler Accused Of Cheating On Emissions Rules
A day after Volkwagen's multibillion-dollar settlement over its use of software to dodge emissions rules, the government has accused Fiat Chrysler of similar tricks.
Hundreds Of College Programs Could Be Shut Down For Breaking Student Debt Rules
College programs whose graduates don't earn enough money to pay back their student loans face closure.
Facebook's New Head Of News Has Close Ties To Conservative Politics
Campbell Brown, a former TV news anchor and education reform activist, has personal and professional links to Betsy DeVos, Trump's nominee for Education Secretary.
College Will Be Tuition-Free In New York Under New Plan
If your family earns less than $100,000 a year, tuition at New York colleges will be free this Fall under the proposed Excelsior Scholarship system.
Blac Chyna Is Promoting A Shady Student Loan Ripoff On Instagram
"Get rid of your student loans now! Before it's too late and Obama is out of office," the Chymoji creator told her 10.6 million followers.
Online Charter Schools Prepare For A Trump-Era Boom
The controversial industry has an "overwhelming negative impact" on students according to one report, but investors expect big things ahead.
Senators Push For Mass Student Loan Forgiveness Before Trump Takes Office
Democrats fear tens of thousands of requests to have student loans cancelled could sit gathering dust during the next administration.
For-Profit College Giant Agrees To Pay $100 Million Over Deceptive Advertising
DeVry University, a giant of the for-profit college business, has settled charges that it misled prospective students about their likelihood of finding a job.
Obama Administration Mistakes Threaten Student Loan Relief Programs
Critics of the administration's efforts to forgive student loans will capitalize on the revelation that the programs will cost tens of billions more than expected.
McCain Slams Obama Admin's "Ideological Agenda" Against For-Profit Colleges
The University of Phoenix was the victim of a "gross and grave injustice" that the Trump administration should not repeat, McCain said.
Trump Picks Betsy DeVos As Education Secretary
Picking the Republican mega donor will please mainstream Republicans but may anger some of Trump's more ardent supporters.
Student Loan Servicer Pays $2.4 Million To Settle Charges
Xerox Education Services, formerly known as ACS, has a troubled history with errors in its student loan portfolio.
Trump's Search For Education Secretary Narrows To Two Candidates
Republican megadonor Betsy DeVos would be the conventional choice, while school reformer Michelle Rhee would be the "fuck you" candidate for teachers unions.
Preparing For The End Of Obamacare
People who got health care thanks to Barack Obama's signature domestic policy are worrying over what comes next.
Here's What President Trump Means For Your Student Loans
A liberal arts degree never looked so expensive.
Health Care Industry Braces For Repeal Of Obamacare
Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have vowed the health care law will be one of the first things to go and insurance companies are getting ready for a whole lot of uncertainty.
Economists Warn A Trump Presidency Could Devastate The Economy
Down and to the right.
ITT Bankruptcy Could Delay Debt Relief For Thousands Of Students
A bankruptcy judge's decision this week brought several government cases to a grinding halt.
Harvard Workers Say Three-Week Strike Led To 'Historic Victory'
The strike had become "a struggle for the soul of this institution," a union leader said, announcing the school has agreed to demands for more pay.