Leaders of Wisconsin colleges and universities are speaking out against pending cuts to federal financial aid after they cleared a major legislative hurdle. Almost all Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to approve a massive budget reconciliation bill, which will help finance tax cut extensions.

Taken together (this bill) would significantly restrict student opportunities, increase costs for students and reduce the ability of …

A bill passed by the U.S. House would cut eligibility for Pell Grants, limit graduate-student borrowing and impose new taxes on colleges.