The program that allowed students to take out a second Pell Grant for summer school was cut as part of the budget deal that avoided a government shutdown.

The state recently came upon a surprise surplus of money in the budget. Some want to reinstate funds into the K-12 school system, while others argue the money should go back to taxpayers.

Maryland and its historically black colleges will try to negotiate a settlement to protect their established academic programs.

Foreign students pay higher tuition, though some educators see risks if recruiters are paid by commission.

The House Education Committee will take up a bill today aimed at better controlling federally backed student loans and student debt. One new rule would define how accredited schools could define a credit hour.

A look into the overall influence parents might have on their kids' collegiate futures.

The Chronicle of Higher Education says 75 percent of state legislators have earned at least a bachelor's degree.

The White House released new rules for for-profit colleges in an effort to decrease the loan default rate at these schools.

There have been many debates recently about whether college is worth its cost in this economy. A study reveals confidence in higher education is low, but people may just be responding to these tough times right now.

Rules on federal financial aid press career-oriented schools to prepare students better.