All Sides Agree that Single Servicer Is a Bad Move ArticleJun 14, 2017 All Sides Agree that Single Servicer Is a Bad Move Betsy DeVos digs in her heels as Democrats, Republicans, and industry groups oppose a new federal student loan contract. Jun 14, 2017 Colleen Campbell
Affordability Principles for Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act ArticleJul 25, 2019 Affordability Principles for Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act Policymakers must strengthen the Pell Grant, create a federal-state partnership, and better protect loan borrowers. Jul 25, 2019 Colleen Campbell, Ben Miller
Fact Sheet: Modeling a One-time FAFSA Fact SheetNov 26, 2018 Fact Sheet: Modeling a One-time FAFSA A CAP study finds that students’ circumstances are stable enough to have them file the FAFSA just once, which could have a positive impact on students—particularly those who receive Pell Grants. Nov 26, 2018 Colleen Campbell, Victoria Yuen
The Education Department’s Debit Card Pilot Could Threaten Student Aid ArticleDec 7, 2018 The Education Department’s Debit Card Pilot Could Threaten Student Aid A pilot program from the Department of Education will partner the department with a private financial institution to provide a payment card to students, offering up students as customers while collecting data on their spending habits—data that the department could ultimately use to limit students’ eligibility for financial aid. Dec 7, 2018 Colleen Campbell
Changes to Servicing Contract Leave Students Behind ArticleJun 1, 2017 Changes to Servicing Contract Leave Students Behind The DeVos amendments strip important elements that could lead to higher default rates for students. Jun 1, 2017 Colleen Campbell, Sara Garcia
New Data Highlight How Higher Education Is Failing Part-Time Students ArticleOct 18, 2017 New Data Highlight How Higher Education Is Failing Part-Time Students For the first time, the federal government has revealed outcomes for nontraditional students enrolled at individual institutions. Oct 18, 2017 Colleen Campbell, Marcella Bombardieri
The Student Loan Default Crisis for Borrowers With Children ArticleNov 15, 2017 The Student Loan Default Crisis for Borrowers With Children Nearly half of undergraduates raising families default on their loans—and most of them are single parents. Nov 15, 2017 Colleen Campbell
Income-Driven Repayment Isn’t Enough to Prevent Default ArticleMay 19, 2017 Income-Driven Repayment Isn’t Enough to Prevent Default CFPB report shows high rates of re-default for struggling federal student loan borrowers. May 19, 2017 Colleen Campbell
Restoring the Promise of Higher Education ArticleOct 16, 2019 Restoring the Promise of Higher Education The House’s Higher Education Act reauthorization bill would create a more equitable, affordable, and accountable higher education system. Oct 16, 2019 Colleen Campbell, Antoinette Flores, Marcella Bombardieri, 3 More Victoria Yuen, Marissa Alayna Navarro, Dante Barboy