Hauptman on Higher EdThere’s a Much Better Way to Apply for Student Aid*FAFSA’s troubled roll-out raises questions about both the form and process.5 min read·Mar 21, 2024----
Hauptman on Higher EdA Better Student Loan FixIt’s critical to reduce reliance on loans now and in the future.9 min read·Aug 22, 2023----
Hauptman on Higher EdRethinking How We Pay for CollegeHow we pay for college in this country is broken in key ways. To fix it, we need to reconsider traditional aspects of financing.5 min read·Aug 14, 2023--10--10
Hauptman on Higher EdDon’t Double Pell Grants. Disconnect Them from Tuition.This blog is drawn from an opinion piece by Art Hauptman & Jim Blew which appeared in Real Clear Education on August 04, 20234 min read·Aug 12, 2023----
Hauptman on Higher EdA Dozen Ways to Fix How We Pay for CollegeRather than adopting big ticket ideas such as making college tuition-free or doubling the Pell Grant maximum award, we can fix how we pay…15 min read·Jan 26, 2023--6--6
Hauptman on Higher EdBuilding More Equity into Higher Education FundingHere are four reforms that would be more cost-effective in improving access to higher education for poor and minority students than…6 min read·Aug 22, 2022--2--2
Hauptman on Higher EdAfter the Pause Ends: Solving the Student Debt Problem ResponsiblyRegardless of how the student loan pause ends, in the long term there are better ways to deal with student debt than cancelling large…5 min read·Aug 15, 2022----
Hauptman on Higher EdMeasuring the Costs of Federal Student Loans, FairlyA recent GAO report shows how the costs of federally-financed loans have consistently been under-estimated over time. But it fails to…5 min read·Aug 8, 2022----
Hauptman on Higher EdFixing How We Pay for College: First, We Need to Change the Policy SignalsWe don’t need to spend more money to reduce college costs and student debt while increasing access, quality, and relevance of higher…5 min read·Jul 21, 2022----
Hauptman on Higher EdThree Steps to Retire Student Debt Fairly and ResponsiblyCompetent Counseling for All. Relief for Borrowers Who Got Ripped Off. Optional Refinancing at reasonable cost to both borrowers and…8 min read·May 25, 2022----