Undocumented Students No Longer Eligible for Career, Technical Training Programs
Career and technical education programs must now verify participants’ eligibility and ensure that federal funding is not distributed “to support programs and services that serve” undocumented people.
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Updated July 22, 2025
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Maine Ends Free Community College Scholarship
Maine will become an outlier as a state to revoke a free community college program.
2026-27 FAFSA Updates: What Students Need to Know About Federal Financial Aid
The full 2026-27 FAFSA is expected to launch Oct. 1, 2025. It would be the first on-time FAFSA launch since 2022.
Report: What Cybersecurity Students Will Need to Navigate a Chaotic Job Market
In a survey, hiring managers for entry- and junior-level positions say they value experience and certifications over just holding a degree.
Congress Is Poised To Expand Workforce Pell. Here’s What It Means for Adult Learners
Proposals to expand the Pell Grant to short-term certificate programs could have a big impact on adult learners seeking to advance their careers.
A Major Online MBA Is Lowering Tuition. Here’s What It Means for Working Students Seeking High-ROI Degrees
As online business degrees proliferate, programs are having to do more to stand out to working students — including cutting costs.
What Is Study Hall? ‘Crash Course’ and ASU’s Affordable Online Learning Platform
John and Hank Green and Arizona State University are offering for-credit college classes for $25 each. Once you’re finished with the class, you can convert it into ASU credit for $400.
Proposed Pell Grant Cuts Could Have Outsized Impact on Online, Adult Students
Experts told BestColleges that the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that passed the U.S. House in May could cause many part-time students to lose access to critical financial aid.
Working Professionals Want Flexible Business Master’s Degrees: Report
Experienced professionals want specialized business master’s degrees, but they prioritize flexibility around their careers.
Students Applying for Federal Financial Aid Will See Stricter ID Requirements
The Department of Education is requiring applicants to present a valid government-issued photo ID either in person or through live video to be eligible for federal student aid.
Reenrolling Students Present Opportunities, Challenges for Online Colleges
Students who stopped out are reenrolling at primarily online institutions at a high rate, but online colleges are graduating these students at the smallest rate of all institutions.
Here’s How Students and Recent Grads Can Land a Job in 2025
A job market expert told BestColleges that a mass application approach won’t work in the age of keywords and AI.
Survey: Administrators Anticipate ‘Disruption’ of Financial Aid Delivery
When asked to rank concerns following staff cuts at the Department of Education, many said their worries lie in students’ access to federal financial aid.