Can You Return Unused Financial Aid Money?

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On today's episode, Ethan is joined by Amanda Miller, who got her start in financial aid through the College Advising Corps at Davidson College in 2014. A few thousand students, several ...

A new report says basing financial aid on college enrollment is not enough. Should it be keyed to graduation? Can it be adjusted without hurting those it's designed to help?