More students than ever rely on federal college aid

Today in Politico, Libby Nelson reports on a new Department of Education report that finds the majority of undergraduates receive some form of federal financial aid and a large percentage of students are taking out loans. In a recent employment analysis, “Rising Student Debt Burdens: Factors Behind the Phenomenon,” The Hamilton Project examines possible explanations for the recent increases in student debt and default rates, including that the Great Recession may have left families with fewer resources, and the increase in enrollment in for-profit colleges. To read the full piece, click here.