SS Higher Education Trends
State and local funding for public colleges up 18% from pre-pandemic levels, SHEEO says
States could face hard budgetary decisions ahead as federal stimulus funding runs dry, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association said.
By SS
May 15, 2025
House panel advances bill to raise college endowment tax up to 21%
Republicans proposed a tiered system on wealthy private institutions’ investment income, though experts say higher rates could harm student aid.
By SS
May 15, 2025
New York’s adult learners can now attend community college for free
The Opportunity Promise Scholarship covers the costs of tuition and books for state residents between ages 25 to 55 who are pursuing in-demand degrees.
By SS
May 14, 2025
How could cuts to the Education Department impact HBCUs?
Downsizing or shuttering the agency may harm the “long-term sustainability” of some historically Black colleges and universities, one expert said.
By SS
May 14, 2025