(Excerpts from the US Dept of Education News)

• Today, the U.S. Department of Education released updates to the College Scorecardthat make the tool more useful for students and families weighing college options.  The tool also includes new and updated information that may be beneficial to school counselors, college access providers, researchers, and other critical stakeholders.
• The changes reflect the Department's priority of supporting and encouraging inclusive, affordable postsecondary programs that provide strong career outcomes for students.
• "For so many students and families, the college search process can be overwhelming. But easily accessible, high-quality information about higher education institutions can help students determine which college or university is the best fit for them," said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. "The updated and enhanced College Scorecard shines a spotlight on affordability, inclusivity, and outcomes, over exclusivity and colleges that leave students without good jobs and with mountains of debt. This update reflects the Biden-Harris administration's commitment to ensuring students remain at the heart of the Department's work."
• College Scorecard data provide essential details for students and prospective students across all colleges, helping them to make informed decisions about their postsecondary education plans.