GOP senators push for higher education overhaul in Trump agenda bill

Senate Embraces “Do No Harm” for Higher Education

The Hippocratic Oath is coming for higher education. Last week, Senate Republicans released a package of higher education reforms that includes a “do no harm” standard for colleges: Degree programs would be ineligible for federal student loans if their former students’ earnings are too low. If enacted, the proposal would improve on the status quo, as the lowest-quality degree programs could no longer load students up with debt they will likely n…

How Senate Republicans Want to Hold Colleges Accountable

The proposed plan would cut some programs off from federal loans if their students don't earn more than an adult with a high school diploma. It's higher ed lobbyists' preferred option. More than a week after the Senate education committee released its draft plan to overhaul the federal student aid system, higher education leaders across the sector are still breathing a sigh of relief over key provisions concerning how to hold colleges accountabl…

GOP senators push for higher education overhaul in Trump agenda bill

Senate Republicans have unveiled their plan to overhaul higher education financing programs as part of President Donald Trump's agenda bill.

Senators object to Trump push to ax Education Department programs for low-income students | The Highland County Press

U.S. senators from both parties pressed Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Tuesday over the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate funding for key programs administered by the Education Department for disadvantaged and low-income students.