Federal student aid
Sweeping changes to the federal student aid system will take effect July 1, 2026, fundamentally reshaping how students finance college and graduate education in the United States. The reforms, enacted as part of a broad federal budget and tax package approved by Congress in 2025, represent one of the most
higher ed funding
Merced, CA – The University of California, Merced has received a landmark $38 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the largest single philanthropic gift in the university’s history. Scott, an acclaimed author and philanthropist, is widely known for her major philanthropic initiatives through Yield Giving as well as for
Texas higher education
Houston, TX - More than 100 Texas colleges and universities have lost approximately $64 million in federal funding after recent cuts to Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) grants, according to new reporting. The loss affects a wide range of public and private institutions that rely on the federal program to support student
non-profit colleges
A new round of financial analyses released this month points to rising instability among non-profit colleges, with experts warning that more institutions may face consolidation, mergers, or closure in 2026. Recent reporting indicates that demographic shifts, enrollment declines, and financial pressures are converging to create increasingly difficult operating conditions for