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Texas students with immigrant parents lost out on college aid because of FAFSA glitch
Read full article: Texas students with immigrant parents lost out on college aid because of FAFSA glitchThe glitch kept the students from submitting the form on time, which put them last in line to receive aid this year.
Did FAFSA delays impact your decisions about college or housing? Share your story with us
Read full article: Did FAFSA delays impact your decisions about college or housing? Share your story with usThe delayed rollout of the new FAFSA caused many students to experience setbacks in receiving financial aid packages. If these delays impacted your college choices, The Texas Tribune wants to hear your story.
With new state funds in hand, community colleges waive tuition for some high school students
Read full article: With new state funds in hand, community colleges waive tuition for some high school studentsCommunity college leaders hope free tuition programs will help change the conversation about the affordability of higher education amid a growing skepticism over the value of a college degree.
Texas higher education leaders say equitable access is key for graduation goals
Read full article: Texas higher education leaders say equitable access is key for graduation goalsDuring a Texas Tribune event on higher education, panelists also spoke about using the state’s historic surplus to improve the affordability of universities and keep rising costs down.
Rice and 15 other universities accused of conspiring to limit financial aid
Read full article: Rice and 15 other universities accused of conspiring to limit financial aidA federal lawsuit accuses Rice University of engaging in price-fixing in collaboration with other prestigious private schools across the country, inflating the cost of college for students who need aid.
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Texas colleges and universities get more than $3 billion for campus construction projects under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott
Read full article: Texas colleges and universities get more than $3 billion for campus construction projects under bill headed to Gov. Greg AbbottBefore ending the special session Tuesday, Texas lawmakers reached a deal to allocate roughly $3.3 billion to higher education institutions for capital projects. The price tag went up from the Senate's original proposal.