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Sneha Dey is an education reporter for The Texas Tribune. She covers pathways from education to employment and the accessibility of postsecondary education in Texas, with an eye on college readiness, community colleges and career and technical training. Prior to joining the Tribune, she had stints at NPR’s Education Desk and Chalkbeat. Sneha is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She grew up in New York and is based in Austin.
The workaround is meant to help students meet schools’ application deadlines. College counselors say it will lead to more work and confusion. Full Story
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Black students and students over 24 are less likely to get their bachelor’s degree after transferring, the report found. Full Story
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The release of a revamped FAFSA form has blocked some students from filing the application and narrowed the time schools have to make financial aid decisions. Full Story
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Parents without a Social Security number still cannot complete the new FAFSA online. The U.S. Education Department has not said when it plans to fix the issue. Full Story
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College hopefuls should fill out the new federal student aid application to as soon as possible to get more funds. Full Story
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security fires off cease and desist letter to Texas after three migrants drown crossing Rio Grande near Eagle Pass. Full Story
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Texas borrowers enrolled in the SAVE loan repayment program will have their debt canceled if they took out $12,000 or less and have been repaying for at least 10 years. Full Story
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A historic $683 million investment in community colleges rewards schools for getting students to complete a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or participate in college courses as early as high school. Full Story
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To survive, Texas community colleges have to prove their worth. But residents of this rural north Texas town are questioning what's right for them. Full Story
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The mothers, who are counting on state legislators to reach a deal on education savings accounts, say their public schools were not equipped to create a learning space that is safe for Black kids. Full Story
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