Federal investigators have more than 200 open cases probing these scams.

In 2025, the Community College of Philadelphia said it had more than 600 fraudulent applications, which is roughly 5% of all ...

We are losing millions of tax dollars right now to what are known as "ghost students" -- online scammers who enroll in ...

It's a sophisticated scheme and community colleges are often targeted because of their open enrollment policies.

There was lot of federal action over the last week, and states are also responding to the massive changes facing higher ed. Here’s a quick look at the most important stories shaping higher education ...

As we look ahead to the coming school year, families with rising high school seniors are preparing for which colleges to apply to in the fall. But the sad reality is that many are not considering the ...

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A new report from Penn State's Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) highlights the role colleges and universities can ...

At the start of a new school year, college students likely receive a flurry of offers for credit cards and checking accounts geared toward individuals new to managing their finances. Opening new ...