Congress Approves Extension of Higher Education Act

The U.S. Congress has approved another extension of the Higher Education Act, the 11th since the last reauthorization. Members of Congress promised it would be the final extension, as U.S. House and U.S. Senate conferees work to finalize a compromise reauthorization bill. They have until May 31 to complete their work under the latest extension. Although the authority for federal student aid programs technically lapsed when the previous extension expired April 30, there has been no adverse impact on aid programs.