Direct Lending's Last Stand?

By STEPHEN BURD

Although many prominent colleges value the program, a lawsuit and changing political fortunes may doom it

In the not-too-distant future, Harry Amaral may face a decision that he dreads.

The University of Rhode Island, where Mr. Amaral has been the financial-aid

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