A proposed regulation from the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service threatens to strip private nonprofit colleges and universities of their federal tax-exempt status if they maintain what the current federal government calls “race-conscious” policies or programs. Higher education associations and legal analysts have raised alarms over this proposal, warning that it…
College costs keep climbing, pushing some adult learners toward faster paths into the civilian workforce. Some colleges and other higher education institutions are responding with new options for shorter degrees. Enter the three-year, 90-credit bachelor’s degree some colleges are now trying out. For generations, the undergraduate standard has been 120 credit hours completed over four…
For-profit colleges could lose access to federal student loans and Pell Grants under legislation introduced in the House of Representatives. Representative Pramila Jayapal sponsored the Students Not Profits Act to strike for-profit institutions from Title IV eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965. The move would ban federal student aid to for-profit schools nationwide.…
Paying for college is challenging for both students and their parents. Military parents have options to help pay for their teenager’s future college needs, and they can find thousands of dollars (or the equivalent) in college financial aid for their high schoolers. Parents can find these through federal programs, base services, and military charity foundations.…
VA education benefits provide substantial funding for college and career training, yet they still leave some expenses unpaid. Before building a budget, students must evaluate what Department of Veterans Affairs programs cover and which charges require out-of-pocket payment. What VA Education Benefits Will Not Pay For Schools cannot certify courses a student previously completed with…
Many pathways lead to higher education and careers after the military. The old notion that you must complete a four-year degree and then move on to graduate and post-graduate work has been replaced by a variety of options, including certification, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and more. You don’t have to commit to a four-year program to…
Private colleges face mounting enrollment troubles as potential students turn away from their tuition rates. While schools commonly offer scholarships and other forms of aid, high advertised tuition can cause sticker shock and drive prospective students away before they can factor in financial aid. Private Colleges Adjust Tuition to Help Boost Enrollment According to the…
There are many ways to pay for college. The most obvious options include college scholarships (typically awarded to students who excel in sports and academics) and student loans. But not everyone has access to these options. What are the non-scholarship financial aid options open to you when transitioning out of military life into college? Paying…
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, serves as the gateway form used by the federal government, state agencies, and colleges to award financial assistance, including federal student loans, Pell Grants, and work-study funds. In 2026, there are important FAFSA changes, and every student should know about them. FAFSA changes stem…
Is free tuition a growing trend among American colleges? Public universities across Texas are expanding guaranteed tuition programs to address concerns about college affordability. InsideHigherEd.com reports that this comes as schools nationwide struggle to add value and manage overall higher education costs. According to a directory published by Trellis Strategies, a Texas-based research and consulting…
Military-connected students looking to transfer from military life to a college degree program face shifting college admissions policies as universities adjust recruitment practices to anticipate lower enrollment in future years. How Declining College Enrollment Affects Admissions and Tuition for Military Students A Concordia University study from 2026 notes, “Over the past decade, a growing number…
Military spouses face multiple career challenges because of permanent change-of-station moves, deployments, and other factors. But the DoD offers help for those seeking portable careers, and military spouses may qualify for up to $4,000 in federal military tuition assistance through the former MyCAA option offered under the rebranded Department of Defense SpouseWorks program. SpouseWorks is…
According to the Department of Education (DoE) official site, “If you don’t make payments on your federal student loans for nine months, your loans go into default. After a year of missed payments, being in default means you face serious financial consequences—but you have options to get your loans back on track.” The DoE and…
As the federal government restricts student loan options, state-backed student loans have become a trend. Some two dozen state lenders offer student loan options intended to help students pay for college. Some colleges have offered such options for years as a supplement, but they may become far more common for the right applicants. But there…
Private nonprofit colleges are offering tuition discounts to offset rising higher-education costs, a trend that has led some colleges to offer discounts over 50% to incoming first-year undergraduates, yet net tuition revenue adjusted for inflation continues to decline across the country. College Tuition Discounts at All-Time Highs According to the National Association of College and…
For more than a century, the four-year bachelor’s degree has been the default degree for American college students. Most still require 120 credit hours spread across four years, but some states are now moving to cut that to about 90 credit hours in three years, and the push has accelerated quickly. What can this mean…
Veterans can find rewarding careers in skilled trades. Discover the benefits and opportunities available for skilled trades for military veterans.
State-funded education benefits for disabled military veterans and their dependents are offered at the state level in addition to those offered by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. These education benefits range from complete tuition waivers to selective grant awards, depending on the state. While not all states offer these benefits, those that do give…
Higher education cannot and should not use blanket policies when it comes to regulating artificial intelligence in classrooms.
Colleges across the United States are implementing simplified admissions policies to counter declining enrollment. Learn more.
Is the Yellow Ribbon Program obsolete? Learn how it continues to benefit veterans pursuing higher education and certifications.
Military families have options for saving money for their kids’ college costs. A 529 plan is one of them but is an often-overlooked benefit.
Learn how to identify Back-to-School scams that prey on students. Arm yourself with knowledge to avoid financial pitfalls.
How far do college graduates move once they’ve completed their degrees and are ready to hit the job market? According to one study, most college-educated workers in the United States stay close to home. That’s the information found in a research report released by the Strada Education Foundation. Strada Report: 55% of College Graduates Stay…
Data from the Lumina Foundation and Gallup shows that just 12 percent of U.S. adults believe four-year colleges do a good or excellent job staying affordable. This comes as many universities are struggling with their operating budgets and federal scrutiny over curricula, ideology, and funding. Lumina/Gallup Poll on College Affordability Part of the problem with…
